Anabolic responses to resistance training in older men and women: A brief review
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Human Kinetics Publishers
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Science
RAS ID
3588
Abstract
Resistance training has been shown to be the most effective exercise mode to induce anabolic adaptations in older men and women. Advances in imaging techniques and histochemistry have increased the ability to detect such changes, confirming the high level of adaptability that remains in aging skeletal muscle. This brief review presents a summary of the resistance-training studies that directly compare chronic anabolic responses to training in older (>60 years) men and women. Sixteen studies are summarized, most of which indicate similar relative anabolic responses between older men and women after resistance training. Relatively small sample sizes in most of the interventions limited their ability to detect significant sex differences and should be considered when interpreting these studies. Future research should incorporate larger sample sizes with multiple measurement time points for anabolic responses.
DOI
10.1123/japa.13.3.343
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Galvao, D. A., Newton, R. , & Taaffe, D. (2005). Anabolic responses to resistance training in older men and women: A brief review. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 13(3), 343-358. Available here