Muscular strength and physical function in elderly adults 6-18 months after a 12-week resistance exercise program.

• Published in: Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
• Main Authors: Geirsdottir, Olof Gudny, Arnarson, Atli, Ramel, A, Briem, Kristin, Jonsson, Palmi V, Thorsdottir, Igna
• Other Authors: The Icelandic Gerontological Research Center, Landspitali University Hospital & University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland Unit for Nutrition Research, Landspitali University Hospital & Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland, Unit for Nutrition Research, Landspitali University Hospital & Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Iceland, The Icelandic Gerontological Research Center, Landspitali University Hospital & University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland Department of Geriatrics, Landspitali University Hospital, Reykjavik, Iceland
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Sage Publications 2015
• Subjects: Aldraðir; Líkamsrækt; Resistance Training; Muscle Contraction; Aged; Motor Activity; 80 and over; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Leisure Activities; Male; Muscle Strength/physiology*; Physical Fitness/physiology*; Program Evaluation; Resistance Training*; Time Factors; Female; Smella; Iceland
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/2336/338209; https://doi.org/10.1177/1403494814560842

Neðst á síðunni er hægt að nálgast greinina í heild sinni með því að smella á hlekkinn View/Open Benefits of resistance exercise in elderly people are well documented; however, sustaining these benefits can be difficult and adherence is often poor. Muscular strength and physical function usually dec...