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No significant changes in body fat and resistance were found after the resistance training program.
Practitioners should note that resistance training may not significantly affect body fat in this population.
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whereas no significant changes in body fat and resistance were found.
Why this rating
The study design includes comprehensive measurements pre- and post-training.
Source
Improvements in Phase Angle Are Related With Muscle Quality Index After Resistance Training in Older Women
João Pedro Nunes et al. · Journal of Aging and Physical Activity · 2018
DOI 10.1123/japa.2018-0259
cohort · n=66Cited 54×
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