Evidence Question

Does Resistance training improve VO2 max?

Related to: Diabetic Neuropathy

Short answer

Resistance training appears to improve VO2 max.

How the evidence connects

Each connection shows the published evidence classification for that intervention and outcome relationship.

Intervention

Resistance training

Intervention

Moderate
Very Positive
Consistent

2 studies · 2 RCTs

Outcome

VO2 max

Outcome

Why do we say this?

A small number of studies currently contribute evidence to this Question, so the overall conclusion should be interpreted cautiously.

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