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Topic- Strength training
Age is no barrier to building strength
Sarcopenia, or age-related muscle-loss, can interfere with mobility and everyday movements, such as rising from a chair. Considering that so few older adults perform resistance training to retain or build muscle, the two authors of a recent commentary wanted to inform physicians and the public health community of the value of this activity.
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Stage-of-change goals promote strength training
In addition to maintaining lean body mass, strength training is an important tool for older adults, slowing the loss of bone and helping to maintain strength and functional ability (ACSM Position Stand: Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults). Yet, older women may be reluctant to perform resistance training.
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Strength training promotes lean body mass
Age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, can lead to functional decline and frailty. Background in a new study states that sedentary adults over age 50 lose 0.4 pounds of muscle each year.
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Muscle training improves quality of life for women with osteoporosis
A group of 62 women with osteoporosis who were over age 60 was randomly assigned to one year of home-based muscle strengthening exercise or to no exercise.
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Strength training best for sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass as the body ages. Following a review of multiple studies, the authors of a research summary reported that pharmaceutical or supplement interventions have not been shown to be effective in counteracting sarcopenia.
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Strength training declines as people age
In the US, only 27% of people ages 18 years and older reported engaging in leisure-time strength training activities (2008).
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