Endurance and resistance training lowers C-reactive protein in young, healthy females

• DOI: 10.1139/h11-077
• Publication Date: 2011-10-14T10:30:05Z
• Authors: Laura A. Daray; Tara M. Henagan; Michael Zanovec; Conrad P. Earnest; Lisa G. Johnson; Jason Winchester; Georgianna Tuuri; Laura K. Stewart
• Keywords: Bench press; Endurance Training; Body Fat Percentage; Aerobic Exercise

The purpose of this study was to determine whether endurance (E) or + resistance (ER) training affects C-reactive protein (CRP) and if these changes are related alterations in fitness (or) body composition young females. Thirty-eight females (aged 18-24 years) were assigned 1 3 groups: (1) E, (2) ER (3) active control (AC). E groups completed 15 weeks marathon training. group performed additional the AC maintained their usual exercise routine. Primary outcomes measured pre- post-training included anthropometric indices, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, plasma CRP, time complete 1.5 miles (in minutes), upper lower strength tests (i.e., 8 repetition max on bench leg press (ER only)). There no differences any variable among at baseline. After training, decreased (p < 0.05). percent absolute fat while fat, android gynoid significantly improved 0.001) reduced CRP from 2.0 ± 1.1 0.8 0.3 mg·L(-1) = 0.03). No significant associations observed between measures aerobic capacity. Combined may be an effective modality for reducing adult independent capacity composition.