STRENGTH TRAINING FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST

Abstract

To recognize that more than 65% of American adults are overweight or obese and more than 95% of American adults perform too little physical activity. To understand that resistance exercise is a highly effectivemeans for rebuilding muscle, recharging resting metabolism, and reducing fat in overweight and obese individuals. To realize that people with high body weight and low physical fitness are more likely to engage in low-volume and short-duration strength training programs. To design research-based resistance training protocols that are physiologically and psychologically appropriate for beginning exercisers. To evaluate similarities and differences in sex responses to resistance exercise.