The effects of acute resistance training on adiponectin levels in young and middle-aged men

The prevalence of obesity and its associated complications are rapidly increasing worldwide and the aim of this study was to determine the effect of acute resistance exercise on adiponectin response in young and middle-aged men.

The research method was empirical and quasi-experimental research design. For this purpose, 11 young men (20-30 years) and 10 middle-aged men (40-50 years) participated in this study. All subjects performed an acute resistance exercise test session (performing 4 sets at 6 stations: chest press, leg press, leg extension, shoulder bar, arm curl, seated lat pull-down with intensity of 60% one repetition maximum). Blood samples were taken before and immediately after exercise to measure the concentration of adiponectin serum. Independent and dependent t-tests were used to compare the means of the groups. All statistical analyzes were performed using SPSS software (version 22) at the significant level P 0.05).

Therefore, the results of the study showed that one session of moderate to high resistance training had no significant effect on adiponectin serum levels in young and middle-aged men. Also, there was no significant difference in adiponectin response to acute activity between young and middle-aged men. Based on the results of this study, age does not appear to be a limiting factor in adiponectin regulation.