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Resistance Training Neurobiology

Meaning

Resistance Training Neurobiology is the study of the acute and chronic adaptive changes that occur within the central and peripheral nervous systems in response to structured, progressive resistance exercise. This field investigates how lifting weights modulates motor unit recruitment, enhances neuromuscular junction efficiency, and impacts neurotrophic factor expression in the brain. The neurobiological effects extend beyond muscle hypertrophy, influencing mood, cognitive function, and systemic endocrine balance through myokines and neural signaling. Understanding this link is key to prescribing exercise for both physical and neurological health.