<b>Effects of resistance training on muscle strength of older women: a comparison between methods.</b> DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2012v14n4p409

• Main Authors: Ricardo Jacó Oliveira (Author), Lídia Mara Aguiar Bezerra (Author), Jaqueline Fernandes de Oliveira (Author), Rodrigo Luiz Carregaro (Author), Martim Bottaro (Author), Ricardo Moreno Lima (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, 2012-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2012v14n4p409Strength training (ST) increases muscle strength (MS) in the elderly, but results may vary considerably depending on the method of evaluation. Objective: This study com­pared two MS methods to evaluate an ST program for elderly women. Methods: Si...