What is Resistance Exercise?
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Resistance training has two different, sometimes confused meanings - a more broad meaning that refers to any training that uses a resistance to the force of muscular contraction (strength training), and elastic or hydraulic resistance, which refers to a specific type of strength training.
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How do members experience Resistance Exercise?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 9 | 2 | |
| Improve flexibility/strength | 8 | 7 | |
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 5 | 0 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 2 | 0 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle aches | 1 | |
| Muscle spasms | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 7 |
Member evaluations
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craftgranny
evaluated on Mar 15, 2021
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve flexibility/strength: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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