Resistance training reduces metabolic syndrome and inflammatory markers in older women: A randomized controlled trial

Background This study analyzed the effects of a 12‐week resistance training (RT) program without dietary interventions on metabolic syndrome (MetS) components and inflammatory biomarkers in older women. Methods Fifty‐three older women (mean [±SD] age 70.4 ± 5.7 years; mean body mass index 26.7 ± 4.0 kg/m2) were randomly assigned to a training group (TG; n = 26) that performed 12 weeks of an RT program or a control group (CG; n = 27) that did not perform any type of physical exercise over the same period. Body composition (dual energy X‐ray absorptiometry), muscular strength (one‐repetition maximum tests), blood pressure (BP), and blood sample measurements were performed before and after intervention. Results After the 12‐week period, there were significantly reductions (P