Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5501266 | Experimental Gerontology | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Compared to traditional resistance training, the two eccentric modalities investigated here were equally effective for improvements in maximum muscular strength, functional capacity, body composition and metabolic biomarkers. When training the resistance trained older adult, very heavy isoinertial external loads (at least 70% of one repetition maximum) are effective irrespective of contraction mode. With heavy strength training, resistance trained older adults can continue to expect improvements in health and function.
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Authors
Ashley Gluchowski, Deborah Dulson, Fabrice Merien, Lindsay Plank, Nigel Harris,