Fitness Research Weekly

You Don’t Need Hours in the Gym

A practical look at the published research, including its limitations.

TRAINING SMARTER

2022 · Narrative review (published online in 2021)

What the research found: The review describes evidence that lower-volume resistance training can improve strength and function, including in younger and older adults.

What to keep in mind: A narrative review does not provide a single pooled effect. A smaller dose can be useful, but the best amount depends on goals, progression, and the individual.

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