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Leg muscle growth in older adults after strength training

de Santana DA, Scolfaro PG, Marzetti E, Cavaglieri CR · 2024 · Experimental Gerontology 198:112639

REZA evidence rating B: Reasonable confidence

Methodology

Systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of RCTs

Findings

The extent to which older adults' leg muscles respond to strength training, and which factors influence that.

Practical conclusion for REZA

Supports the point that age is not a reason to keep load low. Leg strength remains trainable.

Original source

DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2024.112639 · PMID: 39579806

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