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Developing strength in older adults: how much training is 'enough'? by Wayne T. Phillips and Brent A. Alvar

Just 11% of adults ages 65 and older regularly perform any kind of strength training (Kruger et al., 2004), despite its ability to help maintain function. One major reason for this low level of engagement among older adults is the bad rep strength training had until the last decade or so.

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