Lesson 10: Exercise And Relapse Prevention - Slide  23

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Strength Training Or Weight Training

  • Increases muscular strength
  • Increases strength in tendons and ligaments
  • Potentially improves flexibility
  • Reduces body fat and increases muscle mass
  • Potentially decreases resting blood pressure
Notes:

“ The Exercise and Physical Fitness Page – Georgia State University” http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwfit/benefits.html#aerobic

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