Back pain accounts for over 139 million doctor visits in the United States and costs over $17.6 billion. With this prevalence of back pain fitness professionals will come across more people who seek relief.
What is the best method to help clients relieve their disabling pain? A recent study published in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research set out to determine the best method.
The 27 participants were divided into three groups, resistance training, cardiovascular training, and a non-exercise control group. During the sixteen week study the resistance training group performed exercises using dumbbells, barbells, and other equipment. The cardiovascular group used either a treadmill or an elliptical trainer. At the end of the study the resistance training group decreased body fat, improved muscular fitness, pain and disability. The cardiovascular group made improvements in body composition and flexibility. The non- exercise group made no progress.
The bottom line is that resistance training program is successful in improving fitness and decreasing pain and disability for a higher and much more enjoyable quality of life.
Back pain accounts for over 139 million doctor visits in the United States and costs over $17.6 billion. With this prevalence of back pain fitness professionals will come across more people who seek relief.
What is the best method to help clients relieve their disabling pain? A recent study published in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research set out to determine the best method.
The 27 participants were divided into three groups, resistance training, cardiovascular training, and a non-exercise control group. During the sixteen week study the resistance training group performed exercises using dumbbells, barbells, and other equipment. The cardiovascular group used either a treadmill or an elliptical trainer. At the end of the study the resistance training group decreased body fat, improved muscular fitness, pain and disability. The cardiovascular group made improvements in body composition and flexibility. The non- exercise group made no progress.
The bottom line is that resistance training program is successful in improving fitness and decreasing pain and disability for a higher and much more enjoyable quality of life.