Lower extremity muscle hypertrophy in response to resistance training in older adults: Systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials.

Davi Alves de Santana, Pedro Godoi Scolfaro, Emanuele Marzetti, Cláudia Regina Cavaglieri

Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil; Adventist University Center of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil; Adventist University Center of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. · pubmed

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Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effects of resistance training (RT) on knee extensor muscle hypertrophy in adults 65 years and older.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the effects of resistance training on muscle hypertrophy in older adults, which is relevant to aging and longevity as it addresses physical decline associated with aging. However, while it contributes to understanding how resistance training can mitigate age-related muscle loss, the findings are more of a solid research nature rather than groundbreaking, thus limiting its overall impact.

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