Promotion of Muscle-Strengthening Activity Among Latina and Black/African American Women: A Review of Literature

Tanya J. Benitez, Nashira Brown, Bess Marcus, Ashley Sanchez, Tayla Von Ash, Rodney P. Joseph, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, Moffitt Cancer Center, Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on April 17, 2024

Abstract

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Latina and Black/African American (AA) women report disproportionately low levels of muscle-strengthening activities (MSA) and high rates of related chronic health conditions. Despite the health benefits of MSA, physical activity intervention research in ...