The Effect of Resistance Training on Cardio Respiratory Factors in Men with Type 2 Diabetes

Physical activity is one of the main pillars of diabetes management. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of resistance training on anthropometric indices and cardio respiratory factors in men with type 2diabetes. In this semi- experimental study 20 men with type 2 diabetes with mean age; 46±3.4 years and fasting blood sugar 148.75±31.5 mg/dl that met the inclusion criteria were selected. The participants were randomly assigned into the resistance training group (N=10) and control group (N=10). Resistance exercise training program was performed for 8 weeks and 3 sessions per week. Anthropometric indices, VO2max, and Respiratory Volume (FVC and FEV1) were measured before and after the intervention. To analyze the measured parameter's changes used t-tests at P<0.05 significant levels. After the 8 weeks, it was observed a significant decrease in Waist to Hip Ratio (P=0.021) and significant increase in VO2max (P=0.031) in resistance group. Also, there was a significant difference in Percent Body Fat (P=0.048) and Waist to Hip Ratio (P=0.021) between 2 groups. The findings of this study confirm the positive influence of resistance training to anthropometric indices and VO2max in men with type 2 diabetes.