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In men, resistance exercise has a similar effect on 24-h energy expenditure (EE) as a comparable bout of aerobic exercise.

Both resistance and aerobic exercises can be used interchangeably for managing energy expenditure.

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In men, resistance exercise has a similar effect on 24-h EE and macronutrient oxidation as a comparable bout of aerobic exercise.
Edward L. Melanson et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2002

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Resistance and aerobic exercise have similar effects on 24-h nutrient oxidation

Edward L. Melanson et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2002

DOI 10.1097/00005768-200211000-00016

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