Weightlifting Beats Running for Blood Sugar Control, Researchers Find

Weightlifting beats running for blood sugar control, researchers find

Our team at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute discovered that resistance training outperforms endurance exercise like running in improving insulin sensitivity. By comparing mice on high-fat diets, we found weightlifting is more effective at reducing visceral fat and lowering insulin resistance, offering a powerful new strategy for managing Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

"Running may help burn calories, but when it comes to preventing diabetes and obesity, pumping iron might have the edge."