Resistance Training as a Therapeutic Strategy for Managing Metabolic Syndrome in Women: A Comprehensive Review

Afshar Naseri, Mohammad Bagher

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Afshar Naseri M B. Resistance Training as a Therapeutic Strategy for Managing Metabolic Syndrome in Women: A Comprehensive Review. IJDO 2025; 17 (3) :198-205
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Resistance Training as a Therapeutic Strategy for Managing Metabolic Syndrome in Women: A Comprehensive Review

Mohammad Bagher Afshar Naseri ^*

Master of Sport Applied Physiology, Exercise Physiology Department, Islamic Azad University Tehran North Branch. Tehran. Iran.

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This review investigates the vital role of resistance training as a therapeutic method for women with metabolic syndrome, a condition characterized by insulin resistance, high blood pressure, abnormal lipid levels, and central obesity. The primary goal of the review is to consolidate existing research on how resistance training impacts metabolic health in this group. A thorough review of peer-reviewed studies was conducted, especially those published in the last twenty years. The analysis focused on studies exploring how resistance training influences metabolic factors such as insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism, lipid profiles, and body composition in women with metabolic syndrome. The literature indicates that resistance training significantly increases muscle mass, improves blood sugar regulation, and positively affects lipid profiles, reducing waist size, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol levels. Furthermore, the review emphasizes that resistance training enhances insulin sensitivity and decreases serum triglyceride levels. The review concludes that resistance training is crucial for managing metabolic syndrome in women, helping to improve metabolic health and overall well-being.

Keywords: Resistance training, Metabolic syndrome, Insulin sensitivity, Women's health, Hormonal regulation

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Type of Study: Research | Subject: Special
Received: 2024/08/25 | Accepted: 2025/06/10 | Published: 2025/07/28

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