Effects of Six Months of Moderate Resistance- Versus Endurance-Training on Muscle ATP Synthesis in First-Degree Relatives of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

The endurance training group exercised on a cycle ergometer (90% of power output determined at the respiratory compensation point = RCP). The duration of each training unit was increased with time. The resistance group trained on 8 weight machines where the workload gradually increased every 2-3 weeks. At week 13 an additional physical examination, OGTT and spiro-ergometry for adjusting the training were performed.