Habitual physical activity levels do not predict leg strength and power in healthy, active older adults.

Physical activity is considered crucial in attenuating losses in strength and power associated with ageing. However, in well-functioning, active older adults the relationship between habitual physical activity and muscle function is surprisingly unclear. Leg press velocity, force, and power, were co...

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Main Authors: Oliver J Perkin, Polly M McGuigan, Dylan Thompson, Keith A Stokes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6028110?pdf=render