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Resistance exercise is often as effective as aerobic exercise for many aspects of health.
Health and fitness professionals should consider resistance exercise as a primary form of exercise for health benefits.
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emerging evidence shows that resistance exercise is often as effective as aerobic for many aspects of health.
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The claim is supported by emerging evidence, indicating a strong basis.
Source
The Coming of Age of Resistance Exercise as a Primary Form of Exercise for Health
Stuart M. Phillips et al. · ACSMʼs Health & Fitness Journal · 2023
DOI 10.1249/fit.0000000000000916
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