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by Jan Todd and Kimberly Beckwith
Publication Date: 2004
Publication Name: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
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Effects of high intensity resistance training on arterial stiffness and wave reflection in womenmore
by Jan Todd and Kimberly Beckwith
Cross-sectional studies reported that chronic resistance training is associated with arterial stiffening in men. These findings are in marked contrast to those found with aerobic exercise and may have important clinical relevance with... more
Cross-sectional studies reported that chronic resistance training is associated with arterial stiffening in men. These findings are in marked contrast to those found with aerobic exercise and may have important clinical relevance with regard to cardiovascular disease risk. However, the effect of resistance training on arterial stiffness has not been confirmed by interventional studies nor has this relation been investigated in women. To determine whether a strength training program increases regional and central arterial stiffness in women, 23 healthy young women (29+/-1 years; mean+/-SD) participated in a high-intensity strength and power training program for 11 weeks. Ten other women (27+/-2 years) served as time controls. In the intervention group, one repetition maximal strength increased 12% to 17% (P<.0001), and leg fat-free mass (via DEXA) increased significantly. Brachial blood pressure (BP) and fasting plasma lipid and lipoprotein concentrations did not change across the...