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Which of the following Resistance Exercise concepts is NOT strongly supported by the latest ACSM literature?
  1. Previously sedentary individuals should start resistance training with very light or light intensity
  2. Adults should alternate training so as to address each major muscle group 2-3 days per week
  3. Adults interested in gaining strength and power should perform 8-12 repetitions of a greater resistance, while individuals seeking muscular endurance should perform 15-20 repetitions of a lower resistance
  4. Adults should wait no longer than 12-24 hours between bouts of resistance training
Explanation
Answer: D - The American College of Sports Medicine’s 2011 “Guidance for Prescribing Exercise” states that adults should wait 48 hours between resistance training sessions. Daily resistance training does not permit time for muscle groups to recover from micro-tearing, impeding the growth (hypertrophy) of the muscle. Additionally, daily sessions will dramatically increase the risk for overuse injuries, such as sprains, strains, tendonitis and other musculoskeletal complaints.
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