Effects Of Resistance Training on Metabolic and Hormonal Markers in Overweight Female University Athletes in China: A Randomized Controlled Trial”
Halima Khatun · Journal of Physical Fitness Medicine & Treatment in Sports · 2026
This randomized controlled trial set out to test how resistance training affects metabolic and hormonal markers in overweight female university athletes in China, a group that can face metabolic and hormonal problems despite being physically active. The abstract only states the study's rationale and aim; it does not report any results.
Abstract (source)
Read the original →Although active, overweight female collegiate athletes are at risk for metabolic and hormonal issues. Even though RT improves body composition and metabolic health, its effects on comprehensive metabolic or hormonal profiles in this population are unclear, especially in non-Western Chinese.
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