Doing aerobic exercise, such as cycling, is known to reduce the risk of an early death. Less has been known about the effect of lifting weights.
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Workouts that include weight lifting and bodyweight exercises burn fat both during and afterwards.
Our research suggests the health benefits of lifting weights rival, or even exceed, those of aerobic exercise. So why do so few of us do it?
The more you exercise, the more your body adapts to it. Here’s how you can improve the gains from your training.
New research shows a large majority of Australians do not engage in muscle strengthening activity.
A recent study found while parents are positive about their children engaging in aerobic activities (running, playing sports), they have much more negative views when it comes to strength exercises.
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Associate professor, University of Southern Queensland
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Lecturer in Physical Education, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Physical Activity and Health, University of Southern Queensland
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Professor, Victoria University
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Lecturer, Clinical Exercise Physiology, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University
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Principal Lecturer, Robert Gordon University
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Senior Research Fellow, University of Southern Queensland
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Accredited Exercise Physiologist, PhD Candidate, University of Southern Queensland
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Associate Professor in Neuromuscular Physiology, Liverpool John Moores University
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Programme Leader MSc Strength and Conditioning, Liverpool John Moores University
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Professor of Behavioural Medicine, University of Stirling
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Lecturer, Health Science and Sport, University of Stirling
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Senior Lecturer, Exercise Physiology. School of Health Sciences, UNSW Sydney
