Resistance Training Modulation of Fat Metabolism in Obese Postmenopausal Women
Adipose tissue turnover plays a critical role in body weight maintenance, and obesity is underscored by the dysregulated balance between fat breakdown and synthesis. Although there are clear health-related benefits of physical activity, little is known about how resistance exercise, as opposed to endurance exercise, can reduce the risk of metabolic disorders, particularly in women. The goal of the proposed study is to investigate the effectiveness of resistance training to improve basal and stimulated fat metabolism in postmenopausal women with obesity and pre-diabetes, potentially serving as a viable and practical approach to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
• Women
• Postmenopausal (50-75 yrs.)
• Obese (BMI 30-50 kg/m2)
• Prediabetes (HbA1c 5.7 - 6.4% or fasting blood glucose 100 to 125 mg/dL, or 2hr OGTT blood glucose 140 to 199 mg/dL)
• Sedentary (not performing purposeful exercise training more than 20 minutes per day twice a week)
• Non-smokers
• No hormone replacement therapy for at least the past two years.