Older Adults Benefit From Resistance Training

University of Queensland research is showing the benefits of resistance training in keeping older Australians in tip top form. Dr Tim Henwood, a postdoctoral research fellow with UQ and Blue Care, said his recently completed PhD research investigated how people over the age of 65 responded to resistance training. “What we were looking at was how simple resistance training can improve muscle strength, power and functional performance.” Dr Henwood said.

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Filed under: Seniors on July 25th, 2008