0 the activity of lifting heavy objects for exercise, especially to improve the strength of the muscles
It is important to point out that the first systems were especially designed to be a form of resistance training.
Substantial gains in muscle strength are derived from resistance training in healthy older men.
Effects of resistance training on strength, power, and selected functional abilities of women aged 75 and older.
However, data suggest that despite regular resistance training, muscle function still becomes severely compromised with aging.
Performance and physiologic adaptations to resistance training.
The training group (n=26) received thriceweekly resistance training and twice weekly endurance training conducted in groups of two, with a physical therapist and aide for eight weeks.
Human studies have shown that both high resistance training and endurance training have yielded an increased number of satellite cells.
The use of weighted clothing is a form of resistance training, generally a kind of weight training.
