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Resistance exercise participation can benefit several health aspects including cardiorespiratory health, vascular health, muscle oxidative capacity, mental health, muscle hypertrophy, strength, and power.
Encourage clients to engage in resistance exercise for a wide range of health benefits.
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Resistance exercise participation can benefit several health aspects: cardiorespiratory health, vascular health, muscle oxidative capacity, mental health, muscle hypertrophy, strength, and power.
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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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