Research
Hormonal
Male participants experienced greater effects than females (P < 0.001).
Practitioners should consider gender differences when designing resistance training programs.
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Male participants experienced greater effects than females (P < 0.001).
Why this rating
Based on meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Source
Moderators of Resistance Training Effects in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Pedro López et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2022
Meta-analysisCited 19×
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