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Muscle CSA, fat, and quality in men and women before and after the 18‐week resistance exercise period
| Men (n = 12) | Women (n = 10) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 18 weeks | Baseline | 18 weeks | |
| ACSA (cm2) | 56.7 ± 8.7 | 58.8 ± 8.6 | 37.1 ± 5.7 | 37.8 ± 6.2 |
| Muscle fat (%) | 8.2 ± 2.0 | 8.0 ± 1.9 | 8.8 ± 2.1 | 8.9 ± 2.1 |
| Muscle quality (torque per cm2) | 1.93 ± 0.49 | 2.58 ± 0.58a | 2.11 ± 0.55 | 2.22 ± 0.42a |
Denotes a significant (P < 0.05) interaction effect.
