A higher effort-based paradigm in physical activity and exercise for public health: making the case for a greater emphasis on resistance training

A higher effort-based paradigm in physical activity and exercise for public health: making the case for a greater emphasis on resistance training

Abstract It is well known that physical activity and exercise is associated with a lower risk of a range of morbidities and all-cause mortality. Further, it appears that risk reductions are greater when physical activity and/or exercise is performed at a higher intensity of effort. Why this may be t...

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Main Authors: James Steele, James Fisher, Martin Skivington, Chris Dunn, Josh Arnold, Garry Tew, Alan M. Batterham, David Nunan, Jamie M. O’Driscoll, Steven Mann, Chris Beedie, Simon Jobson, Dave Smith, Andrew Vigotsky, Stuart Phillips, Paul Estabrooks, Richard Winett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Physical activity
Exercise
Fitness
Cardiorespiratory
Strength
Muscle
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4209-8

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