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Title:

[The metabolic syndrome and sports]

Document type:
Comparative Study; English Abstract; Journal Article; Review
Author(s):
Schmidt-Trucksäss, A
Abstract:
Lack of exercise and overweight are the causes of the metabolic syndrome (MTS), which are currently acquiring almost epidemic proportions. Endurance training, practiced alone or in combination with strength training, has a positive influence on the insulin resistance that is at the heart of MTS. Endurance training has a promoting effect in particular on the uptake of glucose by muscle cells. Strength training reduces insulin resistance, and increases muscle mass and, as a result, at the same tim...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
MMW Fortschr Med
Year:
2006
Journal volume:
148
Journal issue:
38
Pages contribution:
30-2
Language:
de
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17036960
Print-ISSN:
1438-3276
TUM Institution:
Poliklinik für Präventive und Rehabilitative Sportmedizin
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