Key result
Emerging evidence suggests that resistance training promotes beneficial vascular adaptations, improves large artery function, and increases skeletal muscle capillarization.
Why the study?
Vascular outcomes have historically been underemphasized in resistance training studies, and older investigations suggesting reduced capillary density are challenged by newer longitudinal evidence.
Does resistance training improve vascular function and skeletal muscle capillarization?
Design
Review
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Supports vascular benefits hypothesis; leaves open confirmation via randomized trials before practice change.
Does resistance training improve vascular function and skeletal muscle capillarization?
This review highlights that resistance training, contrary to older beliefs, can improve large artery function and increase skeletal muscle capillarization.
McIntosh et al. (2024) conducted a review in Vascular function and skeletal muscle capillarization. Resistance training was evaluated. Emerging evidence suggests that resistance training promotes beneficial vascular adaptations, improves large artery function, and increases skeletal muscle capillarization.
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