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Thursday, September 24

Lifting Weights May Shrink Fat Cells Before the Scale Moves

New research suggests resistance exercise changes fat tissue early, even before pounds come off.

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A new study indicates that lifting weights can make fat cells smaller even before any weight loss shows up. The findings come from two reports, one in Medical Xpress and one from Agência FAPESP. For adults who want to stay active and feel good, this adds to the case that resistance training does more than build muscle. The work points to changes inside fat tissue that happen early in a strength program.

Read the full story at Agência FAPESP ↗
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