Programming and supervision of resistance training leads to positive effects on strength and body composition: results from two randomised trials of community fitness programmes

Programming and supervision of resistance training leads to positive effects on strength and body composition: results from two randomised trials of community fitness programmes

Abstract Background Many sedentary adults have high body fat along with low fitness, strength, and lean body mass (LBM) which are associated with poor health independently of body mass. Physical activity can aid in prevention, management, and treatment of numerous chronic conditions. The potential e...

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Main Authors: Steven Mann, Alfonso Jimenez, James Steele, Sarah Domone, Matthew Wade, Chris Beedie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Resistance training
Body composition
Exercise treatment
Health status
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5289-9

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