In this randomized controlled trial, we will examine the effect of a 3-month exercise training (aerobic exercise versus resistance exercise) without calorie restriction on total and regional adiposity, ectopic fat in the liver and skeletal muscle, and risk of type 2 diabetes in overweight girls.
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy overweight (BMI \>-95th) youth between 12 and 18 years of age * Waist circumference \>-75th percentile * Sedentary (no structured exercise \>2 times/week for past 6 months) * Non-smokers, non-diabetic, no medical conditions * Weight stable for past 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Smokers * Diabetes * Psychiatric disorders * Syndromic obesity * Pregnancy * Taking medications known to affect study outcomes
están designados en este estudio
de ser asignado al grupo placebo