Strength Training and Intermittent Claudication

Strength training increases walking tolerance in intermittent claudication patients: randomized trial. J Vasc Surg. 2010 Jan;51(1):89-95.  Ritti-Dias RM, Wolosker N, de Moraes Forjaz CL, Carvalho CR, Cucato GG, Leão PP, de Fátima Nunes Marucci M. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effects of strength training (ST) in walking capacity in patients with intermittent claudication (IC) compared … Read more

Periodized Resistance Training Works Better than Aerobic Training for Chronic Low Back Pain

A comparison of two forms of periodized exercise rehabilitation programs in the management of chronic nonspecific low-back pain. J Strength Cond Res. 2009 Mar;23(2):513-23. Kell RT, Asmundson GJ. From the study: Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of 2 different periodized exercise rehabilitation programs (resistance training [RT] and aerobic training … Read more