Evidence Question
Does Resistance training improve muscle strength?
Related to: Muscle StrengthShort answer
Resistance training appears to improve muscle strength.
Evidence at a glance
- Evidence strength
- Moderate Evidence
- Supporting research
- 4 studys
- Randomized trials
- 3 trials
Why do we say this?
Across 4 studies, including 3 randomized trials, findings are consistent and showed an effect on muscle strength with Resistance training.
Explore the evidence
Supporting research
4 published studys
- Resistance training improves 2-hour glucose tolerance in older adults with prediabetes, depending on phenotype
- Resistance training may help reverse prediabetes and improve strength
- HIIT and Resistance Training May Improve Muscle Strength and Fitness
- No significant impact on metabolic rate from interventions in older adults with diabetes