Why the study?
Reports conflict on whether resistance training increases arterial stiffness or shows no association.
Does a 12-week resistance training program influence arterial stiffness in untrained young men?
Population
30 male untrained subjects aged 18-30 years
Comparison
High-intensity vs high-volume resistance exercise vs control
Design
Randomized controlled trial
Follow-up
12 weeks
Key result
A 12-week resistance training program increased maximal strength (p<0.05) but did not influence central arterial stiffness compared to control, regardless of training volume and load.
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Resistance training safely boosts strength without raising arterial stiffness; confirms neutral vascular effects in young untrained men.
RCT (n=30)
randomized
Does a 12-week resistance training program influence arterial stiffness in untrained young men?
A 12-week resistance training program increases maximal strength but does not influence central arterial stiffness in young untrained men.
A 2019 study conducted an RCT in Healthy (untrained) (n=30). Resistance training (high-intensity or high-volume) vs. Control was evaluated on Arterial stiffness indices. A 12-week resistance training program increased maximal strength (p<0.05) but did not influence central arterial stiffness compared to control, regardless of training volume and load.
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