The Effects of Either High-Intensity Resistance or Endurance Training on Resting Metabolic Rate
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1992
Description
The effects of either 12-wk of high-intensity endurance or resistance training on resting metabolic rate (RMR) were investigated in 47 males aged 18-35 y. Subjects were randomly assigned to either a control (C), resistance- trained (RT) or endurance-trained (ET) group. After training both exercise groups showed significant declines in relative body fat either by reducing their total fat weight and maintaining fat-free weight (ET) or by reducing their total fat weight and increasing fat-free weight (RT). RMR did not significantly change after either training regimen although a small decline in energy intake was observed along with an increase in energy expenditure [ET, 2.721 MJ (650 kcal) per training day]. These results suggest that both endurance and resistance training may help to prevent an attenuation in RMR normally observed during extended periods of negative energy balance (energy intake < expenditure) by either preserving or increasing a person's fat-free weight.
Citation Information
Broeder, C. E.; Burrhus, K. A.; Svanevik, L. S.; and Wilmore, J. H.. 1992. The Effects of Either High-Intensity Resistance or Endurance Training on Resting Metabolic Rate. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vol.55(4). 802-810. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/55.4.802 PMID: 1550062 ISSN: 0002-9165