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Resistance Training for Seniors

by Rob Parker
Date Released : 01 Sep 1999

Fear of falling, weight-bearing pain due to arthritis and difficulty in transferring from a seated position to an upright position due to muscle weakness are likely to lead to self-imposed restrictions in mobility among the elderly. Knowing the age-associated decline in neuromuscular function and the ability to differentiate the .......

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Magedera, Carl | 19 Jan 2011, 00:12 AM
Very valuable article that helps me get an insight into a very important area, not only for our clients, but our health too whether now or later!

In the Fiatarone et al paragraph, it is not clear to me if the strength training was done three times a week or once every two weeks.