Effects of an 8-week resistance training intervention on plantar flexor muscle quality and functional capacity in older women: A randomised controlled trial

The present study examined 8 weeks of resistance training and its effects on muscle quality measures, plantar flexor muscle strength, muscle thickness and functional capacity in older women. Moreover, we tested if changes in muscle quality were associated with functional capacity. Twenty-four older...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Experimental gerontology 2020-09, Vol.138, p.111003-111003, Article 111003
Hauptverfasser:	Lopez, Pedro, Crosby, Brendan James, Robetti, Bruna Patrícia, Turella, Douglas Jean Preussler, Weber, Thaís Andréia Schepa, de Oliveira, Morgana Lima, Rech, Anderson
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aging Female Humans Muscle echo intensity Muscle quality Muscle Strength Muscle, Skeletal Physical function Quadriceps Muscle Resistance Training
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