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What is Metabolic Syndrome?
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Metabolic Syndrome is a group of cardiovascular and diabetic risk factors. These include:
1- Large waist girth(over 40″ for man; over 36″ for women).
2- High triglyceride levels.
3- Low HDL( good cholesterol) levels.
4- High blood pressure (130/90 or greater)
5- High blood glucose levels.( greater than 100mg/dl)
People with three out of these five risk factors are considered to have metabolic syndrome and are at greater risk of heart disease and diabetes.
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What can be done about this? How can I reduce my risk of heart attack and diabetes? Don’t worry there’s lots you can do! Strength training for example. Simply by adding a weight routine to your day you can cut your risk of metabolic syndrome by up to 37%, say researchers.
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A recent study published in the Journal of strength and Conditioning states:
“Lifting weights may play a role in reducing the prevalence and risk of metabolic syndrome among U.S. adults”.
The study of over 5600 people found a reduction of 37% of metabolic syndrome in people who lifted weights vs. those who did not.
“Several recent studies have evaluated the impact of exercise for prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome. Resistance exercise, including weight-lifting, may have protective effects. Research has linked greater muscle strength and muscle mass to lower rates of metabolic syndrome. Since lifting weights increases muscle strength and mass, it might also help to decrease the development of metabolic syndrome.”
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source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-10/wkh-lwp102312.php
