Obese Youth Can Benefit from Strength Training

Conclusion Resistance training improved adipocytokine markers, which were partially associated with improved physical fitness. Specifically, the relationship between strength improvements and IL-6 and TNF-α suggests an exercise-induced signalling pathway that results in overall adaptive decreases in systemic inflammation in obese youth.
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research