Strength training
Intervention3 papers6 findings
- Human trial2
Outcomes
6Percentage of fat mass
downin humans1Very low certainty
1 study
Percentage of fat mass
downin humans1Very low certainty
Strength training decreases percentage of fat mass in humans (MD = -3.99, CI -6.84, -1.13, p < 0.01).
Human trialtele-exercise compared to controltele-exercise
Effect of Remote Tai Chi Training vs. Strength Training on Muscle Mass and Grip Strength in Older Mexican Adults in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic · Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 1 Sep 2026
Skeletal muscle mass
upin humans1Very low certainty
1 study
Skeletal muscle mass
upin humans1Very low certainty
Strength training increases skeletal muscle mass in humans (MD = 1.10, CI 0.18, 2.02, p < 0.01).
Human trialtele-exercise compared to controltele-exercise
Effect of Remote Tai Chi Training vs. Strength Training on Muscle Mass and Grip Strength in Older Mexican Adults in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic · Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 1 Sep 2026
Quality of life
upin humans1Low certainty
1 study
Quality of life
upin humans1Low certainty
Strength training improves quality of life in humans.
Human trialwomen with endometriosis8 weeksfemalesn = 64
Effects of strength training on physical fitness and perceived health in women with endometriosis · European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology · 20 Aug 2026
Pain perception
downin humans1Low certainty
1 study
Pain perception
downin humans1Low certainty
Strength training decreases pain perception in humans.
Human trialwomen with endometriosis8 weeksfemalesn = 64
Effects of strength training on physical fitness and perceived health in women with endometriosis · European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology · 20 Aug 2026
Squat jump performance
upin humans1Low certainty
1 study
Squat jump performance
upin humans1Low certainty
Strength training improves squat jump performance in humans (from 18.53 (4.43) to 21.22 (4.21) cm).
Human trialwomen with endometriosis8 weeksfemalesn = 64
Effects of strength training on physical fitness and perceived health in women with endometriosis · European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology · 20 Aug 2026
Handgrip strength
upin humans1Low certainty
1 study
Handgrip strength
upin humans1Low certainty
Strength training improves handgrip strength in humans (from 26.28 (3.96) to 28.85 (3.83) kg).
Human trialwomen with endometriosis8 weeksfemalesn = 64
Effects of strength training on physical fitness and perceived health in women with endometriosis · European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology · 20 Aug 2026
Funding
National Institute on AgingUS$1.1mNational Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteUS$138k4 grants since 2021
National Institute on AgingUniversity of Michigan at Ann ArborUS$75.9k2026
National Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteFlorida State UniversityUS$138k2022–2027
National Institute on AgingMayo Clinic RochesterUS$439.3k2026–2028
National Institute on AgingUniversity of ColoradoUS$580.6k2021–2027