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Strength training decreases chance of liver disease

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is fast becoming the most common chronic liver condition in many parts of the world. Losing weight will reduce the likelihood of NAFLD, and according to this study Resistance exercise reduces liver fat and its mediators in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease independent of weight loss:  

"Resistance exercise specifically improves NAFLD independent of any change in body weight. "

You can avoid the jolting wake-up call of a blood test indicated an elevated number for your liver enzymes with weight loss and strength training. At Austin Strength Training and New Orleans Strength Training we can help you with that.