Independent and Combined Effects of Exercise and Vitamin D on Muscle Morphology, Function and Falls in the Elderly

Regular exercise, particularly progressive resistance training (PRT), is recognized as one of the most effective strategies to prevent age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia), but its effects on muscle function are mixed. However, emerging data indicates that high velocity PRT (fast concentric muscle c...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Robin M. Daly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-09-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/2/9/1005/