Strength training for frail older adults by Wayne L. Westcott, PhD, CSCS
There are numerous health-related reasons why adults of all ages should perform regular resistance exercise. Research has demonstrated that strength training is an effective means for:
• increasing muscle mass
• raising resting metabolic rate
• reducing body fat
• increasing bone mineral density
• improving glucose metabolism
•increasing gastrointestinal transit speed (i.e., how quickly food travels through the digestive system)
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