Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences by Subject "Resistance training"
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The effect of a 12-week resistance training programme on the body composition and resting metabolic rate in a cohort of caucasian and coloured, premenopausal women aged 25-35 years
(AFAHPER-SD, 2013)Resting metabolic rate (RMR) is the largest component of daily energy expenditure, with lower values in the black population. Resistance training is considered to be the most effective exercise modality to increase fat-free ... -
The influence of resistance training on the magnitude of change in the resting metabolic rate, program compliance and related obesogenic anthropometric parameters in obese and normal–weight female employees
(AJOL, 2015)Obesity is a global health concern affecting all walks of life, with alarming prevalence in South African employees. Various companies have already implemented health promotion programs in order to improve employee health; ...