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Conley, Michael S.; Rozenek, Ralph – Strength and Conditioning Journal, 2001
Resistance training may enhance cardiovascular health, improve body composition, increase bone mineral density, reduce anxiety and depression, reduce the risk of injury during other sports, and increase muscular strength and endurance. The paper describes the effects of resistance training on: the cardiovascular system, energy expenditure and body…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Body Composition, Cardiovascular System, Depression (Psychology)