Resistance training for type 2 diabetes

Effects of eccentric resistance training on insulin sensitivity, blood lipid profile, glucose control, physical fitness, strength, cognition and quality of life in adults with Type 2 Diabetes. The exercise intervention will be divided into 2 groups, eccentric resistance training and concentric resistance training. Participants will participate in eccentric resistance training exercises twice a week (1 hour sessions each) for a period of 12 weeks with assessments/tests conducted at the start (baseline/week 0), mid (week 6 post training) and end of the intervention (week 12 post training). 8 different exercises (chest press, lateral pulldown, bicep curl, leg extension, leg curl, calf raise, abdominal crunch) will be performed using resistance training machines supervised by an accredited exercise physiologist at the Vario Exercise Clinic, Edith Cowan University Joondalup. The mode of administration is one-on-one at a level of progressive intensity commencing at low intensity (10% 1RM) increasing up to high intensity (100% 1RM). Participants will not be asked to perform additional exercise at home. Session adherence will be monitored via Excel spreadsheet attendance checklist.