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Acute metabolic responses following different resistance exercise protocols
Samuel Silva Aguiar1, Caio Victor Sousa1, Herbert Gustavo Simões1
1a Graduate Program in Physical Education, Universidade Católica de Brasília, Taguatinga-DF, Brazil.
Summary
Resistance exercise improves glycemic control. A moderate intensity (3-4 sets of 9-12 repetitions) appears optimal for acute postprandial glucose management, showing significant reductions in glucose area under the curve.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Metabolic Health
- Sports Science
Background:
- Resistance exercise (RE) is recognized for its benefits in glycemic control.
- Previous studies confirm single RE sessions can lower blood glucose in individuals with and without diabetes.
- The dose-response relationship between RE intensity/volume and glycemic control remains underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the acute metabolic responses to different resistance exercise protocols.
- To determine the optimal resistance exercise prescription for immediate postprandial glucose regulation.
- To examine the relationship between exercise volume, intensity, and glycemic and lactate responses.
Main Methods:
- Eighty-nine males were randomized into six groups: varying sets/repetitions/intensities of RE or a control.
- Participants completed an oral glucose tolerance test with metabolic monitoring post-exercise.
- Measurements included glucose and lactate area under the curve (AUC) over 120 minutes recovery.
Main Results:
- All resistance exercise groups demonstrated significantly lower glucose AUC compared to the control group.
- The 6 sets of 6 repetitions (6x6 at 90% 1RM) group showed the lowest glucose AUC.
- A significant negative correlation was found between glucose and lactate AUC, suggesting metabolic interplay.
Conclusions:
- Resistance exercise effectively lowers acute postprandial glucose levels.
- A prescription of 3-4 sets with 9-12 repetitions per muscle group may be optimal for glycemic control.
- Further research can refine RE strategies for metabolic health management.
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