The shape of the force-velocity (FV) relationship has important implications for different
aspects of muscle physiology, such as muscle efficiency and fatigue, the understanding of …

Background Muscle power has been proposed to be the primary therapeutic target for
resistance training interventions aimed at enhancing physical function in older adults …

Introduction Skeletal muscle power has been demonstrated to be a stronger predictor of
functional limitations than any other physical capability. However, no validated alternatives …

Background A validated, standardized, and feasible test to assess muscle power in older
adults has recently been reported: the sit‐to‐stand (STS) muscle power test. This …

Objectives The aim was to establish whether a short supervised facility-based exercise
program improved frailty, physical function and performance in comparison with usual care …

Physical exercise has demonstrated its effectiveness in the management of the deleterious
process of aging. However, it is less studied in institutionalized elderly people. This …

Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship of lower-limb muscle
power with mortality and hospitalization. Methods A total of 1 928 participants from the …

The aim of the study was to examine the test-retest reliability and agreement across methods
for assessing individual force-velocity (FV) profiles of the lower limbs in athletes. Using a …

Oxidative stress is associated with disease severity and limb muscle dysfunction in COPD.
Our main goal was to assess the effects of exercise training on systemic oxidative stress and …

Introduction The actual mechanisms leading to a reduced muscle power and functional
ability in older adults are poorly understood. We investigated the association between …