Open AccessStrength Versus Muscle Power-Specific Resistance Training in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Author(s) -
Timothy Henwood,
Stephan Riek,
Dennis R. Taaffe
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the journals of gerontology series a
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.134
H-Index - 189
eISSN - 1758-535X
pISSN - 1079-5006
DOI - 10.1093/gerona/63.1.83
Subject(s) - isometric exercise , muscle strength , functional training , resistance training , strength training , leg press , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , skeletal muscle , physical therapy
Loss of muscle power due to normal aging has greater functional impact than loss of strength alone. The present study compared two resistance training programs, one aimed at enhancing muscle power and one at increasing muscle strength, on muscle function and functional performance in older adults.
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