Effect of strength training on resting metabolic rate and physical activity: age and gender comparisons

T. Lemmer, Jeffrey; M. Ivey, Frederick; S. Ryan, Alice; F. Martel, Greg; E. Hurlbut, D.; Metter, Jeffrey; L. Fozard, James; L. Fleg, Jerome; F. Hurley, Ben

doi:10.1097/00005768-200104000-00005

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Effect of strength training on resting metabolic rate and physical activity: age and gender comparisons

Published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise • Apr 1, 2001

Authors:

Jeffrey T. Lemmer

Frederick M. Ivey

Alice S. Ryan

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare age and gender effects of strength training (ST) on resting metabolic rate (RMR), energy expenditure of physical activity (EEPA), and body composition. METHODS: RMR and EEPA were measured before and after 24 wk of ST in 10 young men (20-30 yr), 9 you...

Subject

Basal metabolic rate

Medicine

Internal medicine

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