Better body, sharper mind and stronger bones: Try more reps, lighter weights

Exercising with more reps and lighter weights works just as well as heavy weights.

It's a long-standing belief that lifting heavy weights for fewer repetitions is the best way to increase muscle and strength, but new research released this week suggests that lifting lighter weights for more repetitions could be just as effective. The findings are published online in the Journal Of Applied Physiology.

Weightlifting is already known for its many health benefits including increased weight loss, improving osteoporosis, aiding sleep, and even boosting cognitive function.