What is best for body fat reduction in obese adolescents – lifting, running or….both ? Evidence shows that obesity levels among adolescents aged 10-16 years is increasing. Obesity-related chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease can be controlled, but not reversed, with the use of expensive medications. Therefore, if unchecked, when an
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Strength Training vs Cardio – which should come first ? Over the past decade exercise scientists have consistently shown that programs combining endurance training and strength training exercises have greater effects on overall physical fitness and health than prescribing one of these exercise modalities, alone. For example, endurance training is largely most beneficial for
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Exercise prescription for weight loss and weight management Overweight and obesity is defined by having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 kg/m2 or greater. Being overweight and obese increases the risk of developing several chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and osteoarthritis. Once you ebecome overweight or obese, weight reduction is difficult
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