September 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences and Research” In this study, both resistance training and aerobic exercise with lifestyle modification were similarly effective for managing PCOS symptoms, but resistance training showed more significant benefits for BMI and menstrual regularity.
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August 2018 in “BMJ open sport and exercise medicine” This review discusses studies on resistance training for improving PCOS symptoms and reports no new results, highlighting the need to consider diet alongside exercise and calling for more research.
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May 2020 in “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” This review finds that vigorous aerobic exercise and resistance training may improve insulin sensitivity and androgen levels in women with PCOS, though more research is needed for definitive conclusions.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Reproductive Health” This narrative review reported that a variety of lifestyle-based interventions, such as specific dietary changes and physical activity, along with adjunctive therapies, have potential benefits in managing metabolic and hormonal outcomes in women with PCOS, although the variable study quality suggests further research is needed.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This study reviewed literature to evaluate how regular physical activity affects women with PCOS, finding that both aerobic and resistance exercises can significantly improve insulin resistance, body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, and mental health while reducing PCOS symptoms.