DEVELOPING A LIFELONG RESISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAM

APPLY IT!“Humans have evolved and adapted for a wide range of unique physical activities, such as long-distance running and walking in the heat, carrying, digging, and throwing projectiles.”“Higher levels of exercise intensity are associated with greater improvements in A1c.”“In boys and girls, resistance training may also lead to a positive attitude by increasing self-esteem and confidence levels.”“For lifelong progression in resistance training, variation, or a systematic alternation of the program, is needed.”“Importantly, data now show that youth with low muscular fitness are at increased risk of maintaining a low muscular fitness level into adulthood.”