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The Australian Physical Activity Guidelines For “Getting Stronger”: Evidence-Based or Wishful Thinking?

BySean Wilson

The development and publication of the “Australian Evidence-Based Physical Activity Recommendations for Adults (18-64 years)” by the Australian Government, The Department of Health (August 2012) promote the participation in “muscle strengthening activities” to: • Manage blood pressure, blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels. • Prevent and control heart disease and type 2 diabetes. • Improve…

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Is Resistance Training Better Than Aerobic Exercise For Improving Body Composition?
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Is Resistance Training Better Than Aerobic Exercise For Improving Body Composition?

BySean Wilson

It is often assumed that the best type of exercise – for treating obesity and therefore reducing current widespread levels of societal adiposity – is to preferentially increase aerobic or cardiorespiratory physical activity rather than resistance exercise or training. This assumption is based on the premise that aerobic-based exercise substantially increases total daily energy expenditure…

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Weight Loss Advice: Be Very Careful Who You Trust
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Weight Loss Advice: Be Very Careful Who You Trust

BySean Wilson

FitGreyStrong observation: The mass media and ‘rogue’ researchers are confusing the public by suggesting that exercise does not facilitate weight loss. Sensationalised, poorly researched and inaccurate media presentations have misled consumers because a thorough assessment of the evidence wasn’t undertaken. Some sports scientists and doctors have further exacerbated the problem by claiming that physical inactivity does not…

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exercise physiology, exercise physiologist
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Live FitGreyStrong ageing, health and exercise webinar

BySean Wilson

FitGreyStrong specialises in the research, design and implementation of exercise-based programs that are specifically aimed to alter the trajectory of accelerated ageing caused by the sedentary lifestyles and poor nutritional practices of many older people. As many of you would appreciate, deterioration in mental and physical function across the lifespan is an inevitable consequence of…

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