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A new study suggests training with lighter weights can be nearly as effective as lifting heavy, provided you do more reps.

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An over-fixation on heavy weights can distract from the two most important drivers of health: consistency and effort. Heavier lifting produces more strain on the nervous system and connective tissues, ...

You might think lifting heavy weights is just about building muscle and getting stronger, but the mental health benefits of resistance training rival those of antidepressants and therapy for many ...

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