Musculoskeletal adaptations to strength training in frail elderly: a matter of quantity or quality?

• Main Authors: Sigve N. Aas (Author), Markus Breit (Author), Stian Karsrud (Author), Ole J. Aase (Author), Simen H. Rognlien (Author), Kristoffer T. Cumming (Author), Carlo Reggiani (Author), Olivier Seynnes (Author), Andrea P. Rossi (Author), Luana Toniolo (Author), Truls Raastad (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The improvement in muscle strength generally exceeds the increase in muscle size following strength training in frail elderly, highlighting the complex aetiology of strength deficit in aging. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of heavy‐load strength training on a...