The Claim

Whole-body low-intensity slow-tempo resistance training produces similar increases in blood lactate concentration during exercise as high-intensity normal-tempo resistance training, despite lower mechanical workload, indicating that heightened anaerobic metabolism contributes to its effectiveness.

Source: Effects of Whole-Body Low-Intensity Resistance Training With Slow Movement and Tonic Force Generation on Muscular Size and Strength in Young Men

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In plain English

When doing slow, gentle weight training for your whole body, your muscles get just as tired and produce the same chemical buildup as fast, hard training—even though you're not lifting as heavy. This means your body is working hard in a different way to make the exercise effective.

See the scientific wording

Whole-body LST resistance training produces similar increases in blood lactate concentration during exercise as HN training, despite lower mechanical workload, suggesting heightened anaerobic metabolism contributes to its effectiveness.

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