Abstract
Objective: To review in the scientific literature about the effects of resistance training in obese patients of any age group. Material and methods: This is an integrative review, of a theoretical and descriptive nature. Original articles (quantitative and qualitative) published until December 2018 were included in the study. The articles were selected in PUBMED, PERIÓDICOS CAPES and LILACS databases. The descriptors were used for bodybuilding, training and obesity. Results and discussion: 596 publications were initially obtained, 11 of which were selected at the end for the construction of the review. Most of the articles selected presented several benefits of practicing resistance training in obese practitioners, such as lean mass gain, weight loss and improvements in quality of life. Conclusion: Given the data presented, it is possible to observe the various health benefits of obese practitioners. These results reveal the need for health promotion and prevention programs that reach the entire population, including overweight and obese people.