PLoS One September 2017 PMID 28742112

Energy cost of isolated resistance exercises across low- to high-intensities.

Victor Machado Reis, Nuno Domingos Garrido, Jeferson Vianna, Ana Catarina Sousa, José Vilaça Alves, Mário Cardoso Marques

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Samples from the discussions include comments like 'energy cost increases linearly with exercise intensity,' and mentions of the difference between upper and lower body exercises, reflecting both interest and technical engagement. The tone suggests that the study is seen as noteworthy for understanding workout efficiency, with words like 'significant differences' and 'potential impact' emphasizing its relevance and influence in resistance training discussions.

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Most discussions recognize the study’s findings as valid and relevant to resistance training and energy expenditure, indicating general agreement.

InterestModerate interest

The posts demonstrate a moderate level of interest, with some participants highlighting the importance of the research while others briefly acknowledge it.

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Many discussions reference specific details about exercise types and intensities, showing a decent level of engagement and technical consideration.

ImpactModerate impact

The users seem to agree that the study could influence training routines and exercise programming, implying a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

The study investigated the energy expenditure of eight popular resistance exercises at various intensities, showing that energy cost increases linearly with exercise intensity and is highest in the half squat compared to other exercises.
It found that low-intensity resistance exercises consume between 3 and 10 kcal per minute, whereas high-intensity (80% 1RM) leg exercises exceed 20 kcal per minute, with lower-body exercises being more anaerobic than upper-body ones at this intensity.
Overall, these findings suggest that resistance exercise energy costs depend on exercise type and intensity, with significant differences between upper and lower-body workouts, especially at higher intensities.]

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