02/01/2023
We can quickly describe Resistance Training as applying resistance to a group of muscles in such a way that those muscles need to oppose, and hopefully overcome, that resistance. The resistance could be from dumbbells, barbells, bands, body weight, medicine balls, and the list goes on. Resistance training is important for general health for a multitude of reasons with the biggest one being that people who meet the minimum guidelines for resistance training experience a reduced risk of dying from all causes, and if that same person meets the minimum requirements for aerobic exercise (cardio) then that reduction becomes even more prominent....
We can quickly describe Resistance Training as applying resistance to a group of muscles in such a way that those muscles need to oppose, and hopefully overcome, that resistance. The resistance cou…