{"id":31304,"date":"2025-11-06T16:04:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T16:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=31304"},"modified":"2025-11-06T16:04:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T16:04:36","slug":"weightlifting-surpasses-running-for-blood-sugar-control-new-study-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/weightlifting-surpasses-running-for-blood-sugar-control-new-study-finds\/","title":{"rendered":"Weightlifting Surpasses Running for Blood Sugar Control, New Study Finds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">A new study by Virginia Tech researchers has found that weightlifting is more effective than running in controlling blood sugar levels and reducing fat, marking a significant breakthrough in diabetes and obesity prevention.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0dfbf163 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px;\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While running has long been touted for burning calories, new research suggests weightlifting might offer superior benefits when it comes to blood sugar control and fat reduction. A team at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, Virginia Tech, led by exercise medicine expert Zhen Yan, has demonstrated that resistance training outperforms endurance exercise in these critical areas, especially important for addressing diabetes and obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2095254625000821\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">published<\/a> in the Journal of Sport and Health Science, utilized a unique model of diet-induced obesity in mice to make a head-to-head comparison. Mice were divided into groups performing either endurance exercises using a running wheel or resistance exercises by lifting a weighted lid to access food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The research provides a compelling case for prioritizing resistance training in both preventing and managing type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe findings also bring good news for people who, for any number of reasons, cannot engage in endurance-type exercise,\u201d Yan, a professor and director of the institute\u2019s Center for Exercise Medicine Research, said in a news release. \u201cWeight training has equal, if not better, anti-diabetes benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over an eight-week period, the research team monitored several health indicators, including fat distribution, glucose tolerance and insulin resistance. The data revealed that both forms of exercise positively impact these health aspects, but weightlifting showed superior results in reducing subcutaneous and visceral fat and improving glucose metabolism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur data showed that both running and weightlifting reduce fat in the abdomen and under the skin and improve blood glucose maintenance with better insulin signaling in skeletal muscle,\u201d Yan added. \u201cImportantly, weightlifting outperforms running in these health benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study offers significant insights into how different exercise modalities impact metabolic health and highlights the importance of incorporating resistance exercise for comprehensive diabetes management strategies. Given the rising global rates of diabetes and obesity, these findings can guide better exercise recommendations and public health strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This research underscores the potential for weightlifting to be a more accessible form of exercise for many individuals, especially those who may find endurance exercise challenging due to various physical or lifestyle limitations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The findings also suggest that resistance exercise can trigger unique metabolic processes independent of muscle mass gain, pointing to novel pathways that might be targeted in future diabetes treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe take-home message is that you should do both endurance and resistance exercise, if possible, to get the most health benefit,\u201d added Yan, who is also a professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.vt.edu\/articles\/2025\/11\/research_fralinbiomed_yanweightlifting.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Virginia Tech<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While running has long been touted for burning calories, new research suggests weightlifting might offer superior benefits when it comes to blood sugar control and fat reduction. 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