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When it comes to exercise, quality trumps quantity
September 23, 2017 by Julie Davis, Healthday Reporter
When it comes to exercise, quality trumps quantity
(HealthDay)—You've probably heard that you need to get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise every week. But a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that a mix of different types of exercise brings better results than simply adding more quantity.
That's important if you spend hours at the gym, but focus solely on strength training or pounding the treadmill.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-09-quality-trumps-quantity.html