Physiological Society

Studies investigating the relationship between physical activity and mental health are mostly limited to adults. In adults, physical activity has been shown to have a short term mood-enhancing effect. Moderate levels of intensity and duration of physical activity have been shown to have a stress-reducing effect, but an additional increase of either the duration or [...]

Although it is not the intention to review the many combinations and permutations that can arise by manipulating the components of a resistance training programme, this section will highlight some of the main points that have some scientific foundation within the literature. As it is not within the scope of this chapter to identify all [...]