Does low and heavy load resistance training affect musculoskeletal pain in overweight and obese women? Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Overweight and obesity are associated with musculoskeletal pain, particularly in the female population. However, regular resistance training may positively affect these complaints.

Objective

The present study aimed to investigate between group differences in musculoskeletal pain in previously inactive women, allocated to three different resistance-training modalities available in health- and fitness clubs.

Methods

This is secondary analysis from a single-blinded randomized controlled trial, including healthy women (aged 18-65) with a BMI (kg/m²) ≥25. The participants were allocated to 12 weeks (3 times/weekly) of either BodyPump (high-repetition low-load group session) (n=24), heavy load resistance training with a personal trainer (n=28), non-sup

SUBMITTER: Rustaden AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6428910 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar - Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature