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Musculoskeletal adaptations to strength training in frail elderly: a matter of quantity or quality?

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The improvement in muscle strength generally exceeds the increase in muscle size following strength training in frail elderly, highlighting the complex aetiology of strength deficit in aging. The aim of… Click to show full abstract

The improvement in muscle strength generally exceeds the increase in muscle size following strength training in frail elderly, highlighting the complex aetiology of strength deficit in aging. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of heavy‐load strength training on a broad number of factors related to specific strength in frail elderly.

Keywords: strength; musculoskeletal adaptations; adaptations strength; training frail; strength training; frail elderly

Journal Title: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Year Published: 2020

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