Key result
Resistance training reduced carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity in young men using heavier-load (6.24 to 5.77 m/s; P<0.05) or lighter-load (6.42 to 5.72 m/s; P<0.05) protocols compared to control.
Why the study?
Does a 12-week resistance exercise training program reduce arterial stiffness in previously trained young men?
Population
46 previously trained young men
Comparison
12-week supervised whole-body resistance… vs Control group maintaining regular activity habits
Design
RCT, randomly assigned
Follow-up
12 weeks
Authors
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Supports resistance training to reduce arterial stiffness in young men; confirms load-independent vascular benefits in previously trained individuals.
RCT (n=46)
randomly assigned
Does a 12-week resistance exercise training program reduce arterial stiffness in previously trained young men?
p-value: p=<0.05
Resistance exercise training reduces central arterial stiffness in young men regardless of the training load, supporting its role in promoting positive vascular adaptations.
Au et al. (2016) conducted an RCT in Healthy (previously trained) (n=46). Resistance exercise training vs. Control group maintaining regular activity habits was evaluated on Central arterial stiffness (carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity) (p=<0.05). Resistance training reduced carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity in young men using heavier-load (6.24 to 5.77 m/s; P<0.05) or lighter-load (6.42 to 5.72 m/s; P<0.05) protocols compared to control.
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