Strength training in seniors: The knowledge of positive aspects of eccentric training in elderly is sparse
Eccentric (lengthening) resistance training respectively muscle work requires a lower share of cardiac activity in comparison to concentric (shortening) muscle work. Especially in seniors suffering from cardiovascular diseases (still the most common cause of death in industrialized countries) this k...
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| Language: | English |
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University of Alicante
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Human Sport and Exercise |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jhse.ua.es/article/view/2017-v12-n3-strength-training-seniors-positive-aspects-eccentric-training-elderly-sparse |