U.S. Experts in Research on Resistance Training

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Dec. 7, 2013 - PRLog -- As we continue our weekly Stay Active announcements to emphasize the ‘wellness’ component of healthcare, Expertscape.com is pleased to recognize the contribution that American researchers have made in the research into resistance training.

Defined as strength-building exercise that requires the body muscle to exert a force against some form of resistance, such as weight, stretch bands, water, or immovable objects, the science of resistance exercise has expanded dramatically over the last decade.

Appreciating the discoveries that come from such research efforts, Expertscape.com would like to recognize these six individual experts and institutions (http://www.expertscape.com/leaders/resistance-training-usa) for demonstrating particular expertise and endeavor that have helped to advance our understanding of the mechanics, biochemistry, and health benefits that derive from resistance training and weightlifting:

     Leading Experts, USA – Resistance Training
     1.     Dr. William Kraemer - University of Connecticut, Storrs
     2.     Dr. Nicholas Burd - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
     3.     Dr. Jeremy Loenneke - University of Oklahoma
     4.     Dr. Jeffrey Willardson - Eastern Illinois University
    5.     Dr. Jacob Wilson - University of Tampa
     6.     Dr. Paul Gordon - Baylor University

     Leading Institutions, USA – Resistance Training
     1.     University of Oklahoma
     2.     University of Connecticut, Storrs
     3.     UCLA
     4.     University of Michigan
     5.     University of Texas Medical Branch
    6.     University of Missouri, Columbia


To view Expertscape’s comprehensive results for resistance training research, covering hundreds of experts and thousands of research papers worldwide, visit http://expertscape.com/ex/resistance-training.

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