Mechanisms underlying mechanical overload-induced skeletal muscle hypertrophy have
been extensively researched since the landmark report by Morpurgo (1897) of “work …

Objective We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to clarify the effects of
different exercise modes (resistance training [RT], whole body vibration training [WBVT], and …

Sarcopenic obesity is defined as a multifactorial disease in aging with decreased body
muscle, decreased muscle strength, decreased independence, increased fat mass, due to …

In clinical trials, biochemical markers provide useful information on the drug's mode of
action, therapeutic response and side effect monitoring and can act as surrogate endpoints …

Sarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome with a significant impact on older patients' quality of life,
morbidity and mortality. Despite the new available criteria, its early diagnosis remains …

Myostatin is a member of the transforming growth factor (TGF)-β superfamily. It is expressed
by animal and human skeletal muscle cells where it limits muscle growth and promotes …

Background Resistance training (RT) and nutritional supplementation are recommended for
the management of sarcopenia in older adults. However, optimal RT intensity for the …

Purpose To determine the individual and combined effects of 12 weeks of resistance
exercise (RE) and whey protein supplementation on skeletal muscle strength (primary …

Obesity remains a serious relevant public health concern throughout the world despite
related countermeasures being well understood (ie mainly physical activity and an adjusted …

Sarcopenia is a progressive and frequent syndrome among older adults highly related to
physical inactivity and malnutrition. Nowadays, it is considered a pathology that triggers …