Resistance training (RT) is an often ignored but essential component of physical health. The
functioning of the musculoskeletal system declines with age, resulting in sarcopenia, loss of …

The aging process is characterized by several physiological, morphological, and
psychological alterations that result in a decreased functional and health status throughout …

Progressive resistance training promotes strength gains in both the young and the aged.
Importantly, gains in strength in aged persons are, with the appropriate duration, intensity …

Background: Older persons are the fastest growing segment of the population living in the
Western hemisphere. Longevity comes at a price, including a higher rate of morbidity …

Strength training (ST) is considered a promising intervention for reversing the loss of muscle
function and the deterioration of muscle structure that is associated with advanced age. This …

The benefits for elderly individuals of regular participation in both cardiovascular and
resistance-training programmes are great. Health benefits include a significant reduction in …

The health benefits and quality-of-life outcomes of a fit musculoskeletal system
(musculoskeletal fitness) are reviewed in this article. The World Health Organization …

In older persons with and without cardiovascular disease, muscular strength and endurance
significantly contribute to improved functional independence and quality of life, 1, 2 while …

The research results indicate that as well as increasing muscle capacity, physical activity
can help to improve stamina, balance, joint mobility, flexibility, agility, walking speed and …

A decline in muscle mass and function, and in the mass and integrity of the skeletal system,
are well-known consequences of aging. These changes impinge on the functional …