ArticleMedicine and science in sports and exercise2017
Strength Training and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease.
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- Muscle-strengthening activities are associated with lower risk and mortality in major non-communicable diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.British journal of sports medicine · 2022Pooled it
- Resistance Training Prevents Muscle Loss Induced by Caloric Restriction in Obese Elderly Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nutrients · 2018Pooled it
- Weight Loss Improves Predicted 10-Year MACE and Type 2 Diabetes Risk, but Benefits Partially Rebound at 1 Year.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2026Trial
- Twenty-Four week Taichi training improves pulmonary diffusion capacity and glycemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.PloS one · 2024Trial
- Reductions in systolic blood pressure achieved by hypertensives with three isometric training sessions per week are maintained with a single session per week.Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.) · 2023Trial
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- Exploring the Role of Resistance Training in the Prevention and Management of Chronic Conditions: A Narrative Review.Clinics and practice · 2026Review
- Long-Term Resistance Training and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes.JAMA network open · 2026Article
- Resistance Training, Aerobic Activity, Television Viewing, and Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events in U.S. Women.Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2026Article
- Associations of Cardiocerebrovascular Risks and Exercise according to Menopausal Status in Women with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Nationwide Cohort Study.Diabetes & metabolism journal · 2026Article
- The impact of exercise on women's health: A bibliometric and visualization analysis (2010-2024).Medicine · 2025Article
- Decoding the Liver-Heart Axis in Cardiometabolic Diseases.Circulation research · 2025Review
- Relationship Between Physical Activity Levels and Type 2 Diabetes in Adults: Zahedan Adult Cohort Study, Iran.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Electroacupuncture Reduces Heart Rate and Perceived Exertion During a Bike Test: A Preliminary Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
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- Japan Atherosclerosis Society (JAS) Guidelines for Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseases 2022.Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis · 2024Article
- Resistance Exercise Training in Individuals With and Without Cardiovascular Disease: 2023 Update: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.Circulation · 2024Review
- Resistance Training in Cardiovascular Diseases: A Review on Its Effectiveness in Controlling Risk Factors.Integrated blood pressure control · 2024Review
- Moderating Effect of Grip Strength in the Association between Diabetes Mellitus and Depressive Symptomatology.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study aimed to examine the association of strength training with incident type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk.
methodsWe followed 35,754 healthy women (mean age = 62.6 yr, range = 47.0-97.8) from the Women's Health Study, who responded to a health questionnaire that included physical activity questions in 2000, assessing health outcomes through annual health questionnaire through 2014 (mean ± SD follow-up = 10.7 ± 3.7 yr). Incident type 2 diabetes (N cases = 2120) and cardiovascular disease (N cases = 1742) were confirmed on medical record review. Cases of cardiovascular disease were defined as confirmed cases of myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary artery bypass graft, angioplasty, or cardiovascular disease death.
resultsCompared with women who reported no strength training, women engaging in any strength training experienced a reduced rate of type 2 diabetes of 30% (hazard ratio = 0.70, 95% confidence interval = 0.61-0.80) when controlling for time spent in other activities and other confounders. A risk reduction of 17% was observed for cardiovascular disease among women engaging in strength training (hazard ratio = 0.83, 95% confidence interval = 0.72, 0.96). Participation in both strength training and aerobic activity was associated with additional risk reductions for both type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease compared with participation in aerobic activity only.
conclusionsThese data support the inclusion of muscle-strengthening exercises in physical activity regimens for reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, independent of aerobic exercise. Further research is needed to determine the optimum dose and intensity of muscle-strengthening exercises.
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