Strength Training for Enhanced Insulin Sensitivity

Strength training (ST) significantly improves insulin sensitivity across varied populations, including overweight adolescents and adults at risk of metabolic diseases. Notable improvements include reductions in insulin resistance indicators such as HOMA-IR and fasting insulin levels, alongside increases in insulin-stimulated glucose uptake. These metabolic benefits are linked to increased GLUT4 expression, enhancing glycemic control. Incorporating strength training into regular exercise regimens can lead to substantial metabolic improvements [1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 22].