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There were no significant changes in testosterone and insulin-like growth factor 1 levels after the resistance training program.
Resistance training may not significantly affect testosterone and IGF-1 levels in older women.
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there were no significant changes in testosterone and insulin-like growth factor 1.
Why this rating
Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Influence of Resistance Training Exercise Order on Muscle Strength, Hypertrophy, and Anabolic Hormones in Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Crisieli M. Tomeleri et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2019
DOI 10.1519/jsc.0000000000003147
rct · n=44Cited 24×
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