Scientists from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland found that running doesn’t help you lose weight immediately, but it does help you lose fat in the long run. results published In the Limits in Sports and Active Life section.
The study included men aged 20-39 and 70-89 (current or retired) who were competitive sprinters, endurance runners and strength athletes (some disciplines in this sport are similar to powerlifting). There was also a control group in which participants were physically active but did not participate in sports competitions.
The scientists collected information about all the volunteers’ health, lifestyle, and also recorded their height and weight. The subjects then took tests to assess the ratio of muscle mass to fat mass in the body.
The study revealed that older sprinters and marathon runners had lower fat mass than younger athletes and physically active people. It was also revealed that people who do strength training throughout their lives can maintain their muscle mass better than those who participate in sprints and marathons. Older strength athletes had the same amount of muscle mass as their younger counterparts.
Researchers suggested that a combined training approach may be most beneficial for optimizing body composition throughout life. They also noted that you should not stop training if you cannot get the desired results in a short time. The impact of the lessons will definitely show itself in the long run.
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