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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

Specifically: - HDL cholesterol increases by 2–12 mg/dL - Total cholesterol decreases by 8 mg/dL - Triglycerides decrease by 7–13 mg/dL - LDL cholesterol may decrease by 10–13 mg/dL in adults at high cardiometabolic risk Weight and body composition Here’s where resistance exercise shines.

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

Specifically: - HDL cholesterol increases by 2–12 mg/dL - Total cholesterol decreases by 8 mg/dL - Triglycerides decrease by 7–13 mg/dL - LDL cholesterol may decrease by 10–13 mg/dL in adults at high cardiometabolic risk Weight and body composition Here’s where resistance exercise shines.