Percentage of body fat 5. There are aerobic exercises and anaerobic exercises, however aerobic exercise does not develop strength appreciably and likewise aerobic exercise does not develop cardiorespiratory endurance. Notice the place of weight training on the continuum. Weight training and weight lifting. Myths concerning weight training.
Weight training injures joints.
Weight Training suppresses growth and development. High intensity weight lifting may suppress growth and development of the skeleton in children by causing premature closing of the growth plates. Correct form in weight lifting should be stressed without heavy weights. Loss of flexibility, speed, and coordination. Loss of speed, flexibility and coordination is a result of improper strength training.