Are Group Weights Classes Optimal Strength & Hypertrophy Training?

I'm discussing the truth about "Lifting Heavy" in group fitness. Sources (Research Show Notes) Schoenfeld BJ et al. (2016). Longer Interset Rest Periods Enhance Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy in Resistance-Trained Men . J Strength Cond Res, 30 (7):1805-12. PMID: 26605807 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Grgic J et al. (2017). The effects of short versus long inter-set rest intervals on measures of muscle hypertrophy: A systematic review . Eur J Sport Sci, 17 (8): 983-993. PMID: 28641044 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov McKendry J et al. (2016). Short inter-set rest blunts resistance exercise-induced increases in myofibrillar protein synthesis in young males . Exp Physiol, 101 (7): 866-82. PMID: 27126459 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Schoenfeld BJ. (2010). The mechanisms of muscle hypertrophy and their application to resistance training . J Strength Cond Res, 24 (10): 2857-2875. journals.lww.com “Give it a rest” Meta-analysis (Singer et al. 2024). Inter-set Rest Interval Duration and Muscle Hypertrophy: A Bayesian Meta-Analysis . Frontiers in Sports and Active Living . DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1429789 frontiersin.org Topics: (00:08) - Are strength training classes worth doing? (06:14) - This is the problem with "lift heavy" (13:01) - Why does rest period matter? (36:32) - It's not just about aesthetics (41:17) - Hearing this in the spirit I intended