Also known as: strength training, weight lifting, weightlifting
Latest evidence update: 2026-12-31
Strongest in Sample size (95). Held back by Recency (66).
Solid mix of RCTs with some methodological gaps.
Confirmed across many independent studies with significant findings.
Tens of thousands of participants pooled across studies.
Studies agree on direction of effect.
Healthy mix of recent and established research.
Areas where research points to a consistent direction of effect. The strength of evidence is graded; the size of the effect is not quantified.
Progressive overload training for muscle mass, bone density, metabolic health, and longevity. The single most impactful exercise intervention.
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Supervised exercise significantly reduced triglycerides by 8.56 mg/dL in healthy elderly women.
Exercise significantly decreased aortic pulse wave velocity in postmenopausal women.
Multicomponent training conducted ≤60 minutes per session significantly alleviated depression in breast cancer survivors.
Exercise training reduces alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels in adults with and without NAFLD.
Physical activity interventions play a significant preventative role in poor mental health among university students.