Muscle strength and insulin sensitivity

May 24th, 2007 | by admin |

There is a significant, direct relationship between muscle strength and insulin sensitivity. Not suprisingly, an association was also found between lean body mass and muscle strength.

Resistance training depletes intramuscular glycogen stores, which enhances glucose uptake all by itself. Resistance training can also positively affect hormone levels.

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