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Strength training is as important as cardio – and you can do it from home during COVID-19 – The Conversation AU
Our research suggests the health benefits of lifting weights rival, or even exceed, those of aerobic exercise. So why do so few of us do it?
We often get bombarded with the message regular physical activity is the key to good health and well-being. To most of us, when we hear physical activity, we typically think of aerobic exercise such as walking, jogging, and cycling.
But recent evidence suggests muscle-strengthening exercise is very beneficial to our health. In our study, published today, we argue muscle-strengthening exercise deserves to be considered just as important as aerobic exercise.
And the good news is strength trainin…
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