India, Nov. 6 -- Weightlifting may be more beneficial for human beings than exercises like cardio in some respects. As per a new study, conducted at the University of Virginia, found that weightlifting is a more efficient way to control blood sugar than doing cardio.

The study, led by Zhen Yan, was conducted on mice. Those who lifted weights registered a lower blood sugar level than those who were made to run on wheels. Interestingly, apart from blood sugar, other indicators like muscular mass and cardiovascular fitness did not show any improvement from weightlifting.

The study was published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science. The lab mice, who were fed a high-fat diet for eight weeks, were divided into three groups - one remain...