Publications by authors named "LetIcia Pereira Cavalcante"
Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of intermittent fasting (IF) on the performance of rats subjected to resistance training ladder climbs (RTLCs).
Methods: Thirty-two Wistar rats (80-d-old) were placed into one of the following four groups (n = 8/group): control (C), which were fed a standard diet with no exercise; intermittent fasting (IF) rats underwent IF for 16 h/d, fed a standard diet for a period of 8 h/d with no exercise; trained control (TC) were fed a standard diet and submitted to RTLC; and trained intermittent fasting (TIF) underwent IF for 16 h/d, fed a standard diet for a period of 8 h/d, and submitted to RTLC. Training groups completed 6-wk of RTLC (3 × /wk).
Article Synopsis
- The study examined whether a high protein diet using isolated whey protein (IWP) and strength training could enhance performance and reduce body fat in male Wistar rats without causing health issues.
- Four groups of rats were tested: two with normal protein diets (14% IWP) and two with a high protein diet (35% IWP), with half of each group undergoing strength training.
- Results showed that the high protein trained group significantly improved performance and muscle mass compared to other groups, and no harmful effects on health were observed, indicating a potential benefit for minimizing the risk of metabolic disorders.