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Several non-invasive methods were used to assess macrovascular structure, macrovascular/microvascular function, limb blood blow, central and peripheral blood pressure, and cardiac autonomic modulation. Multiple methodologies were employed in order to provide a comprehensive examination of vascular and autonomic physiology. Resistance training improved vagal tone, reduced C-reactive protein, reduced central (i.e. aortic and carotid) blood pressure and improved microvacular endothelial function in both African American and white men. Resistance training had no effect on arterial stiffness or wave reflection. This occurred with no change in brachial blood pressure, body fat, cardiorespiratory fitness, blood lipid levels or fasting glucose. In conclusion, resistance training improves vascular and autonomic function while reducing inflammation in African American men. 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Resistance training improved vagal tone, reduced C-reactive protein, reduced central (i.e. aortic and carotid) blood pressure and improved microvacular endothelial function in both African American and white men. Resistance training had no effect on arterial stiffness or wave reflection. This occurred with no change in brachial blood pressure, body fat, cardiorespiratory fitness, blood lipid levels or fasting glucose. In conclusion, resistance training improves vascular and autonomic function while reducing inflammation in African American men. 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