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Western Michigan University

Physical Therapy

2022

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Exercise Education Of Western Michigan University Students Who Use The University Recreation Center, Rachael Brewer Apr 2022

Exercise Education Of Western Michigan University Students Who Use The University Recreation Center, Rachael Brewer

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According to the American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) annual survey data, various modalities of resistance training are reported in the top 20 ways to exercise in 2022. According to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, there has been a significant increase in acute care visits resulting from resistance training as it becomes more common to train without proper professional oversight (Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2010). Many exercisers watch, replicate, or take advice from friends in the weight room; however, professional instruction is key for a safe workout experience. Injuries can and do occur on resistance machines, treadmills, and stair mills with little …