Journal article
The Health Benefits of Resistance Exercise: Beyond Hypertrophy and Big Weights
Abstract
ABSTRACT It is well established that exercise is associated with a reduced risk of several chronic diseases. Currently, aerobic training (AT) receives primary attention in physical activity guidelines with a recommendation for ~150 min of moderate-to-vigorous AT weekly. In most physical activity guidelines, resistance training (RT) is termed a beneficial activity, with a recommendation to engage in strengthening activities twice weekly. …
Authors
Abou Sawan S; Nunes EA; Lim C; McKendry J; Phillips SM
Journal
Exercise Sport and Movement, Vol. 1, No. 1,
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
1 2023
DOI
10.1249/esm.0000000000000001
ISSN
2831-3461