Vol. 34 (3) 2013 Neuro endocrinology letters

Effects of intense cycling training on plasma leptin and adiponectin and its relation to insulin resistance.

OBJECTIVE: Adiponectin, the most abundant protein secreted by white adipose tissue, is known for its involvement in insulin resistance (HOMA-R). The purpose of this investigation was to assess the effect of intense cycling training for six months on plasma concentrations of adiponectin and leptin and HOMA-R.

METHODS:&.....