Elucidation of the efficacy and mechanism of resistance exercise in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease - Effect of resistance exercise on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Compared to control group, fat-free mass and muscle mass significantly increased, whereas hepatic steatosis grade, mean insulin and ferritin levels, and the homeostasis model assessment-estimated insulin resistance index were significantly decreased in the exercise group. Compliance with the resistance exercise program did not significantly correlate with patient background characteristics such as age, sex, BMI and metabolic complications.