University of Greenwich's lecture on resistance training and health to be held on April 27

Apr 22 2011

The University of Greenwich's School of Science is holding a free public lecture on resistance training and health, at 6.30pm on Wednesday, April 27 at the Medway campus.

The lecture, presented by Professor Alfonso Jimenez, Head of the Centre for Sport Sciences and Human Performance, is entitled The Impact of Resistance Training on your Health.
 
The lecture will explore the idea that physical activity, exercise, health and quality of life are all closely connected.
 
It will cover topics such as why resistance training is good for you, do you need to improve your strength, and why you have to be stronger to be healthier.
 
Professor Jimenez joined the School of Science in February 2010.  He has published eight books in Spanish, 14 book chapters, different peer-reviewed scientific papers and more than 100 scientific posters presented in national and international Conferences and Congresses.
 
He has acted as External Advisor for the Galicia's Regional Government Strategic Plan to Promote Physical Activity "Galicia Saudable", and as Co-Director of the Sanitas Smile Project, an intervention study to identify the impact of one-year of structured exercise delivered at the workplace.

Before entering academia, Alfonso worked for over 10 years in the Fitness Industry as General Manager and Program Director at large sports centres and fitness clubs, Sales Manager at Reebok Fitness Professional Division Company for Spain and Portugal, and Research Director at the Image Institute in Spain.
 
This free event is open to all, however tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and will be held in the Wardroom of the Pembroke building.

Source: University of Greenwich's School of Science