Twenty-Four Months ’ Resistance and Endurance Training Improves Muscle Size and Physical Functions but Not Muscle Quality in Older Adults Requiring Long-Term Care

ConclusionsTwenty-four months ’ training induced muscle hypertrophy and improved physical functions. Increased muscle quality in the rectus femoris could be a key to improved knee extension peak torque, with the potential to eventually reduce the need for long-term care in older individuals.
Source: The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research