It’s time for aerobics to share the spotlight with weightlifting as a form of exercise that promotes health and may be de rigueur as we age.
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How to structure your workout − resistance then aerobic training or vice versa − depends on your exercise goals.
The benefits of collagen may be important for our physical health, particularly as we get older.
‘Shy girl workouts’ are ideal for people who may find the gym intimidating, as they only use a small amount of space and minimal gym equipment.
Weighted vests have long been popular among CrossFit athletes and celebrities.
Weightlifting can help mitigate some of the changes that accompany the menopause.
Muscle memory may explain why people find it easier to gain muscle the second time around.
Research also shows us that all types of exercise – whether that’s cardio or resistance training – can improve sleep.
Every year after age 30 we progressively lose muscle mass. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it.
Be sure to include both cardio and resistance training in your workouts for the most health benefit.
This workout has seen a boost in popularity recently thanks to celebrity endorsements.
‘Time under tension’ may be a popular weightlifting technique, but research shows it’s no better than exercising at your normal pace.
Weight lifting and other resistance exercises might be key to becoming a better runner.
The study found that short amounts of weekly resistance exercise lowered risk of premature death from many different diseases by around 10-20%.
Resistance bands are cheap, portable and easily incorporated into many exercise regimes.
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Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of East London
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Professor, Kinesiology, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health, McMaster University
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