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Article: Strength training among adults aged [greater than or equal to] 65 years--United States, 2001.
- Article from:
- MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
- Article date:
- January 23, 2004
- Author:
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Strength training (also referred to as resistance training) enables adults to improve their overall health and fitness by increasing muscular strength, endurance, and bone density and by improving their insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism (1). For older adults (i.e., persons aged [greater than or equal to] 65 years), strength-training exercises are recommended to decrease the risk for falls and fractures (2) and to promote independent living (Figure) (3). The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that adults include strength training as part of a comprehensive physical activity program (1). A national health objective for 2010 is to increase to 30% the ...