03/01/2022
Starting simple and sweet my main goal for this series is to introduce you to the various topics around exercise, health and fitness, improve your understanding and eventually share practical advise for your own independent implementation.
This months research topic or area for review is Resistance Training (RT)
Today just a teaser, an introduction to the series and topic. To start - resistance training includes bodyweight and weight lifting, this can include machines or free weights.
The benefits of resistance training are dependent on the purpose or focus of the specific training program, a result of the scientific principle of exercise science - specificity. This can include improved Strength, Body Composition or Resilience to injury associated with sporting performance or age. It is also associated with lower risk factors for disease and lower all cause mortality (most effective when paired with aerobic training).
Tomorrow I will share specifically information for older populations, and progress through the week down the age groups and effects on particular considerations relevant to those populations.
The end of the month I will share an indepth review of the topic with all the relevant references and recommendations in a single blog for your enjoyment and information.