Everybody talks about the numerous benefits that come with exercising, but just how often do people need to exercise for them to experience these benefits? It’s no surprise if you have been thinking about this too. When it comes to the best workout plan as a medical student, one has to argue over the right time and level of exercise to take, always. After all, new research from ECU sheds some light into it. The Study Setup Imagine doing a single activity that only takes three seconds – like slow

Edith Cowan University research revealed that muscle strength benefits are seen with consistent, short exercise sessions. Participants performing a three-second eccentric bicep contraction thrice weekly saw strength improvements. Daily 20-minute exercises might be more beneficial than a single 2-hour weekly session. Regularity, even in short durations, is key to health benefits.

  • hightrix@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Exactly! I started powerlifting training as a route to weight control. More muscle mass equals more resting calorie burning.

    • R0cket_M00se@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      You burn a ton while lifting too, assuming you’re only taking reasonable breaks between sets and/or circuit.