Table 1 Characteristics of the participants in control and resistance-trained groups
|  | Control (n = 20) | Resistance-trained (n = 20) |
|---|---|---|
Age (y) | 25 ± 2 | 22 ± 3 |
Height (cm) | 172 ± 6 | 173 ± 7 |
Body weight (kg) | 70 ± 9 | 80 ± 9* |
Body fat (%) | 19 ± 5 | 17 ± 4 |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 23.7 ± 2.4 | 26.7 ± 2.2* |
Lean body mass (kg) | 56 ± 5 | 66 ± 7* |
Handgrip (kg) | 41 ± 5 | 48 ± 6* |
Training duration (y) | – | 3.8 ± 1.6 |
Training frequency (days/week) | 1 ± 1 | 5 ± 1* |