4. Discussion
obesity, obese, overweight
OBESITY, OBESE, INSULIN RESISTANCE
We examined the effects of 12 weeks of HIFT that was supplemented with astaxanthin on adipokine levels, insulin resistance and lipid profiles in males with obesity. Our findings indicate that 12 weeks of CrossFit exercise training supplemented with astaxanthin: (A) reduced anthropometric indices (body weight, BMI, FFM, body fat percent), (B) improved cardio-respiratory fitness (measured by VOThe release of GDF8 is increased in overweight and obese individuals, suggesting a role for GDF8 in the regulation of body fat and total energy metabolism [