Resistance Exercise for Health

Published Date: June 6, 2024

Research shows that resistance exercise may be as effective as aerobic exercise for improving many facets of health. However, wile roughly 50% of people meet aerobic exercise guidelines, less than one-third meet resistance exercise requirements.

Learn more in the 2023 article of the year from ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal.^®

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