Which statement about resistance training and weight loss is supported by evidence?

• A. It significantly increases weight loss
• B. It has not been shown to promote clinically significant weight loss
• C. It always causes weight gain
• D. It has no effect on any health outcomes

Answer: (B)

Resistance training helps reshape the body and improve health, but doing it alone often doesn’t produce a large, clinically meaningful drop in total body weight. It tends to preserve or even increase lean mass while reducing fat, which can improve body composition and metabolic health even if the scale doesn’t show a big decrease. Meaningful weight loss on the scale usually requires a caloric deficit, and when resistance training is paired with dietary changes, people often see more substantial fat loss and healthier outcomes. So, the statement that resistance training has not been shown to promote clinically significant weight loss reflects the evidence that its strongest benefits are in body composition and health, rather than large scale weight reductions on its own. It’s also important to note that resistance training yields other important health gains beyond weight change, such as stronger muscles and bones and improved insulin sensitivity.