The epidemiology of muscle-strengthening exercise in Europe: A 28-country comparison including 280,605 adults.

Jason A BennieKatrien De CockerJordan J SmithGlen H Wiesner

Published in: PloS one (2020)

Most European adults do not report sufficient muscle-strengthening exercise, and prevalence estimates varied considerably across countries. Low participation in muscle-strengthening exercise is widespread across Europe, and warrants public health attention.

Keyphrases

high intensity
public health
physical activity
skeletal muscle
resistance training
risk factors
working memory
body composition