Best/Worst Workouts, According to Science

Sources Medically Reviewed on 02/01/2020 Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on February 01, 2020
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SOURCES:
American Council on Exercise: “Pilates Primer,” “CrossFit -- Is the Gain Worth the Pain? ACE Experts Weigh In,” “CrossFit -- New Research Puts Popular Workout to the Test,” “Do We Really Need to Crunch? 5 Core Exercises That Don’t Require Crunching,” “Exercise Myths vs. Realities,” “Myths and Misconceptions: Spot Reduction and Feeling the Burn,” “7 Benefits of Jumping Rope,” “Plyometrics: Controlled Impact/Maximum Power
Harvard Health: “5 of the best exercises you can ever do.”
National Institute on Aging: “4 Types of Exercise.”
American Osteopathic Association: “The Benefits of Yoga.”
Mayo Clinic: “How Much Am I Burning?” “Are elliptical machines better than treadmills for basic aerobic workouts?”
American College of Sports Medicine: “Resistance Training for Health and Fitness,” “Selecting and Effectively Using Free Weights,” “The Basics of Starting and Progressing a Strength-Training Program.”
American Heart Association: “What Type of Physical Activity Is Best?”
Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on February 01, 2020
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