title: Descriptive analysis of resistance exercise and metabolic syndrome.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Resistance exercise (RE) is an important mode of physical activity in the management of metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, little is known about the patterns of RE participation among U.S. adults with and without MetS.
  
  
  METHODS
  Utilizing data from 1999-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, we examined the association(s) between MetS and RE in a representative sample (n=7432) of the U.S. adult population.
  
  
  RESULTS
  U.S. adults with MetS were found to be approximately 50% less likely to report engaging in RE compared to U.S. adults without MetS. Across all demographic categories those who did not meet the criteria for MetS reported engaging in significantly greater levels of RE compared to their counterparts with MetS. Furthermore, a potential inverse dose-response relationship was seen for engaging in RE and the prevalence of MetS.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In a diverse representative sample, significantly fewer U.S. adults with MetS report engaging in RE compared to adults without MetS. Engaging in two or more days per week of RE may attenuate MetS prevalence and risk estimates in U.S. adults.
authors.affiliation: Brooks College of Health, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Bldg 39, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA. j.churilla@unf.edu
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Churilla
authors.forename: Tammie M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Peter M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Magyari
authors.forename: Scott E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Crouter
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009749:Nutrition Surveys; D055070:Resistance Training / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult