Research
Metabolic adaptation
Twenty-four-hour carbohydrate oxidation was elevated on the REX day, while 24-hour fat and protein oxidation were not different.
Resistance exercise increases carbohydrate oxidation without affecting fat or protein oxidation in women.
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Twenty four-hour carbohydrate oxidation was elevated on the REX day, but 24-hour fat and protein oxidation were not different.
Why this rating
The study design involved direct measurement of metabolic responses.
Source
Twenty-Four–Hour Metabolic Responses to Resistance Exercise in Women
Edward L. Melanson et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2005
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