RT Journal
A1 Boyden TW, Pamenter RW, Going SB, et al
T1 REsistance exercise training is associated with decreases in serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in premenopausal women
JF Archives of Internal Medicine
JO Archives of Internal Medicine
YR 1993
FD January 11
VO 153
IS 1
SP 97
OP 00
DO 10.1001/archinte.1993.00410010119011
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinte.1993.00410010119011
AB Background: 
    Aerobic exercise training is associated with reduced serum concentrations of triglycerides, increased concentrations of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and minimal changes in serum levels of total cholesterol or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. There are few data on the effects of resistance exercise on blood lipid levels.Methods: 
    Premenopausal women were randomly assigned to a supervised resistance exercise training program (n=46) or a control group (n=42) for 5 months. Serum was analyzed for levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides. Body composition and dietary intake were also measured.Results: 
    The exercise group showed a 0.33±0.03-mmol/L (mean ± SE) decrease in total cholesterol level and a 0.36±0.001-mmol/L decrease in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level that was significantly different from the control group. No significant changes were noted in serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol or triglyceride levels in either group. Changes in body composition showed no significant correlations with changes in total cholesterol or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. There were no significant differences in nutrient intake between the groups.Conclusion: 
    In healthy, premenopausal women, with normal baseline lipid profiles, 5 months of resistance exercise training was associated with significant decreases in serum total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations.(Arch Intern Med. 1993;153:97-100)