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Resistance Training
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Training, Strength
, strength train
, Strength Training
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A type of strength-building exercise program that requires the body muscle to exert a force against some form of resistance, such as weight, stretch…
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Weight-Bearing Strengthening Program
Weight-Lifting Strengthening Program
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Review
2009
Review
2009
Progressive resistance strength training for improving physical function in older adults.
Chiung-ju Liu
,
N. Latham
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
2009
Corpus ID: 6600781
BACKGROUND Muscle weakness in old age is associated with physical function decline. Progressive resistance strength training (PRT…
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Review
2007
Review
2007
Effects of Aerobic Training, Resistance Training, or Both on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes
R. Sigal
,
G. Kenny
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+9 authors
J. Jaffey
Annals of Internal Medicine
2007
Corpus ID: 116555221
Context The benefits of exercise in improving glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes are well documented. Previous…
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Review
2004
Review
2004
Effects of Resistance Training on Older Adults
G. Hunter
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J. P. McCarthy
,
M. Bamman
Sports Medicine
2004
Corpus ID: 22095912
Using an integrative approach, this review highlights the benefits of resistance training toward improvements in functional…
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Review
2004
Review
2004
Systematic review of progressive resistance strength training in older adults.
N. Latham
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D. Bennett
,
Caroline Stretton
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C. Anderson
The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological…
2004
Corpus ID: 29112844
BACKGROUND The aim of this systematic review was to quantify the effectiveness of progressive resistance strength training (PRT…
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Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Strong correlation of maximal squat strength with sprint performance and vertical jump height in elite soccer players
U. Wisløff
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C. Castagna
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J. Helgerud
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Robyn L. Jones
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J. Hoff
British Journal of Sports Medicine
2004
Corpus ID: 861587
Background: A high level of strength is inherent in elite soccer play, but the relation between maximal strength and sprint and…
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Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Increased rate of force development and neural drive of human skeletal muscle following resistance training.
P. Aagaard
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E. Simonsen
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J. Andersen
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P. Magnusson
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P. Dyhre‐Poulsen
Journal of applied physiology
2002
Corpus ID: 8548094
The maximal rate of rise in muscle force [rate of force development (RFD)] has important functional consequences as it determines…
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Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
The effects of supraphysiologic doses of testosterone on muscle size and strength in normal men.
S. Halender
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B. Hasin
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+8 authors
R. I. C. Asaburi
1996
Corpus ID: 73721690
Background Athletes often take androgenic steroids in an attempt to increase their strength. The efficacy of these substances for…
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Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
High-intensity strength training in nonagenarians. Effects on skeletal muscle.
M. A. Fiatarone
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E. C. Marks
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N. Ryan
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C. Meredith
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L. Lipsitz
,
W. Evans
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA…
1990
Corpus ID: 205009952
Muscle dysfunction and associated mobility impairment, common among the frail elderly, increase the risk of falls, fractures, and…
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Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Strength conditioning in older men: skeletal muscle hypertrophy and improved function.
W. R. Frontera
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C. Meredith
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K P OʼReilly
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H. Knuttgen
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W. Evans
Journal of applied physiology
1988
Corpus ID: 25590206
The effects of strength conditioning on skeletal muscle function and mass were determined in older men. Twelve healthy untrained…
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Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Neural factors versus hypertrophy in the time course of muscle strength gain.
T. Moritani
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D. Ha
American Journal of Physical Medicine
1979
Corpus ID: 10274680
The time course of strength gain with respect to the contributions of neural factors and hypertrophy was studied in seven young…
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