Strength training in elderly: An useful tool against sarcopenia
The loss of muscle mass and strength in elderly population (especially after the age of 65–
70) represents a public health problem. Due to the high prevalence of frailty in older adults …
70) represents a public health problem. Due to the high prevalence of frailty in older adults …
The effects of set structure manipulation on chronic adaptations to resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The acute effects of resistance training (RT) set structure alteration are well
established; however, less is known about their effects on chronic training adaptations …
established; however, less is known about their effects on chronic training adaptations …
Chronic effects of altering resistance training set configurations using cluster sets: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The acute responses to cluster set resistance training (RT) have been
demonstrated. However, as compared to traditional sets, the effect of cluster sets on …
demonstrated. However, as compared to traditional sets, the effect of cluster sets on …
Practical recommendations relevant to the use of resistance training for COVID-19 survivors
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has emerged at the end of 2019 and caused a
global pandemic. The disease predominantly affects the respiratory system; however, there …
global pandemic. The disease predominantly affects the respiratory system; however, there …
[HTML][HTML] Time to consider the potential role of alternative resistance training methods in cancer management?
Exercise has emerged as fundamental therapeutic medicine in the management of cancer.
Exercise improves health-related outcomes, including quality of life, neuromuscular strength …
Exercise improves health-related outcomes, including quality of life, neuromuscular strength …
Cluster sets to prescribe interval resistance training: a potential method to optimise resistance training safety, feasibility and efficacy in cardiac patients
The integration of resistance training for cardiac patients leads to important health outcomes
that are not optimally obtained with aerobic exercise; these include an increase in muscle …
that are not optimally obtained with aerobic exercise; these include an increase in muscle …
Creatine enhances the effects of cluster-set resistance training on lower-limb body composition and strength in resistance-trained men: a pilot study
Creatine monohydrate (CrM) supplementation has been shown to improve body
composition and muscle strength when combined with resistance training (RT); however, no …
composition and muscle strength when combined with resistance training (RT); however, no …
Nutritional approaches targeting mitochondria for the prevention of sarcopenia
A decline in function and loss of mass, a condition known as sarcopenia, is observed in the
skeletal muscles with aging. Sarcopenia has a negative effect on the quality of life of elderly …
skeletal muscles with aging. Sarcopenia has a negative effect on the quality of life of elderly …
Strengthening the case for cluster set resistance training in aged and clinical settings: emerging evidence, proposed benefits and suggestions
Resistance training (RT) is a fundamental component of exercise prescription aimed at
improving overall health and function. RT techniques such as cluster set (CS) configurations …
improving overall health and function. RT techniques such as cluster set (CS) configurations …
Novel resistance training approach to monitoring the volume in older adults: the role of movement velocity
We analyzed the effects of velocity-monitored resistance training (RT) with a velocity loss of
20% on strength and functional capacity in institutionalized older adults. Thirty-nine …
20% on strength and functional capacity in institutionalized older adults. Thirty-nine …