AUTHOR(S): Dr. Baiju P Jose

ABSTRACT:
This study aimed to find out the effect of resistance training on the LDL cholesterol level of over weight middle aged men. For conducting the study, 24 over weight men were selected. They were divided into experimental and control groups of 12 each. The experimental group under went training programme in resistance training and the control group did not involve in any training session. A pre test was administered for both groups by measuring their LDL cholesterol level. After 24 weeks of weight training for the experimental group, a post test was conducted for both the groups. The data were analysed using Anacova. The results of the study reveals that the experimental group showed significantly lower LDL cholesterol level.

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