Resistance Training: Up-to-date evidence.

Examine Database: Resistance Training

Health Condition/Goal	Health Outcome	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Depression	1 Outcome		1 Study
Muscle Size & Strength	3 Outcomes		1 Study

Depression

1 Outcome

1 Study

Muscle Size & Strength

3 Outcomes

1 Study

Depression

1 Study

Muscle Size & Strength

1 Study

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The relationship between proximity to failure and muscle size and strength

In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, training almost to failure did not affect gains in maximal muscle strength, but training closer to failure was better for muscle mass.

Does resting longer between sets improve resistance exercise performance?

High load vs. low load resistance exercise

Autoregulated resistance exercise: Is listening to your body unhelpful?

Exercise and dietary interventions during ovarian cancer treatment

Examine Database References

Depression Symptoms - Tang L, Zhang L, Liu Y, Li Y, Yang L, Zou M, Yang H, Zhu L, Du R, Shen Y, Li H, Yang Y, Li ZOptimal dose and type of exercise to improve depressive symptoms in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.BMC Geriatr.(2024 Jun 7)
Muscle Mass - Bloch-Ibenfeldt et al.Heavy resistance training at retirement age induces 4-year lasting beneficial effects in muscle strength: a long-term follow-up of an RCTBMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.(2024-06-18)