What is Weight training?
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Weight training is used for developing the strength and size of skeletal muscles. It uses the force of gravity to oppose the force generated by muscle through concentric or eccentric contraction using a variety of specialized equipment to target specific muscle groups and types of movement.
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How do members experience Weight training?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 76 | 17 | |
| Improve flexibility/strength | 15 | 2 | |
| Parkinson's disease | 4 | 0 | |
| Improve mobility | 3 | 2 | |
| Atrophy of muscles | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle strain | 3 | |
| Fatigue | 2 | |
| Muscle soreness | 1 | |
| Muscle tension | 1 | |
| Spasms | 1 | |
| Weight loss | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 12 |
Member evaluations
msims1963
evaluated on Oct 12, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Major
- Side effects: None
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rugby247
evaluated on Apr 09, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: Mild
StrkL
evaluated on Jan 23, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve mobility: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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