Overweight & Obesity
Weightlifting your way to weight loss
Look at a bodybuilder who has bulked up with bulging muscles, and it might not seem that lifting weights can shed pounds. But first impressions can be deceiving.
Jan 12, 2023
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News tagged with resistance training
Health
Lift heavy or smaller weights with high reps? It all depends on your goal
So you want to lift weights but aren't sure where to start. You scroll through your Instagram feed looking for guidance—but all you see are fitness influencers touting the idea you either lift big or don't bother.
Oct 18, 2022
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Health
Training cardio and weights during the same workout probably won't hurt your 'gains.' Here's why
In the past, getting in shape was synonymous with strapping on a pair of trainers and going for a run. But these days, people who want to get fit are more likely to be told to try lifting weights.
Aug 17, 2022
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Vegans who lift weights may have stronger bones than other people on a plant-based diet
People on a plant-based diet who do strength training as opposed to other forms of exercise such as biking or swimming may have stronger bones than other people on a vegan diet, according to new research published in the ...
Aug 4, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds association between high insulin dosage and cancer
Dr. Yuanjie Mao has led a study published in JAMA Oncology looking at the correlation between daily insulin dose and cancer incidence (the number of new cases) among patients with type 1 diabetes, finding that higher insulin ...
Jul 29, 2022
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Health
Q&A: Osteoporosis and exercise
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 70-year-old mother is an active person. She enjoys being outdoors, hiking and boating, and regularly playing tennis with a group of other women. Recently, she was diagnosed with osteoporosis and is worried ...
May 30, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Weights can be weapons in battle against obesity
People battling with their weight who are unable to do aerobic exercise can hit the gym instead and still see positive results.
May 16, 2022
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Neuroscience
Strength training protects against muscle pain by activating androgen receptors
Resistance or strength training protects against the development of muscle pain in mice—and does so by activating androgen receptors, reports a basic science study in PAIN, the official publication of the International ...
Mar 31, 2022
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Health
Just 30–90 minutes of resistance training weekly decreases risk of premature death
There's long been evidence that moderate aerobic exercise (think walking, running, or cycling) are good for your lifelong health and well-being. Research even shows us more active people also tend to live longer, healthier ...
Mar 2, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Debunking claims that 'training to failure' is most effective for building muscle and strength
Resistance training (such as weight lifting) is an effective way to increase muscle size and strength, which is important for people of all ages. Having more muscle can not only help us lose weight, but it's also been shown ...
Jan 12, 2022
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