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Exercise Training and Fat Metabolism in Postmenopausal Women
Sponsor: Florida State University
Summary
Adipose tissue turnover plays a critical role in body weight maintenance, and obesity is underscored by the dysregulated balance between fat breakdown and synthesis. Although there are clear health-related benefits of physical activity, little is known about how resistance exercise, as opposed to endurance exercise, can reduce the risk of metabolic disorders, particularly in women. The goal of the proposed study is to investigate the effectiveness of resistance training to improve basal and stimulated fat metabolism in postmenopausal women with obesity and pre-diabetes, potentially serving as a viable and practical approach to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Official title: Resistance Training Modulation of Fat Metabolism in Obese Postmenopausal Women
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
50 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2022-05-20
Completion Date
2027-04-30
Last Updated
2025-04-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Resistance Exercise
300 Kcal worth of weight lifting, 3 times/week for 12 weeks
Endurance Exercise
300 Kcal worth of treadmill walking, 3 times/week for 12 weeks
Locations (1)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida, United States