The Relations of Resistance Training and Strength with Morbidity and Mortality

The Relations of Resistance Training and Strength with Morbidity and Mortality explores the history of recommendations for strength (resistance) training. The DVD also reviews selected research on the impact of strength training on morbidity and mortality levels. In addition, the mechanisms of the health benefits that can be derived from resistance training are detailed.

Among the topics covered:

• History of recommendations
• Review of selected research
• Obesity
• Metabolic syndrome
• Hypertension
• Mortality
• Review of potential mechanisms for health benefits of resistance training