Research
Cellular
Engaging in resistance training can improve healthy aging, mobility, cognitive function, cancer survivorship, and metabolic health.
Incorporating RT can enhance various aspects of health, particularly in at-risk populations.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
We discuss the health benefits of engaging in RT, including healthy aging, improved mobility, cognitive function, cancer survivorship, and metabolic health in persons with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Why this rating
The claim is based on a discussion of established health benefits.
Source
The Health Benefits of Resistance Exercise: Beyond Hypertrophy and Big Weights
Sidney Abou Sawan et al. · Exercise Sport and Movement · 2022
DOI 10.1249/esm.0000000000000001
reviewCited 74×
Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
More from this paper
Related findings · Cellular
- Athletes aiming to reduce fat mass and preserve FFM should consume protein intakes in the range of ∼1.8-2.7 g kg(-1) d(-1).Strong
- A minimum daily protein intake of ≥1.6 g/kg is necessary to observe significant improvements in muscle mass from whey protein supplementation.Strong
- Most athletes ideally need 1.2 to 2.0 grams/kg of body weight/day of protein, preferably split across 3-4 meals.Strong
This is one finding among thousands. Every one is graded and traced to its source, so you can see what the evidence actually supports. Browse the research →