Training in the elderly: The importance of power

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February 13, 2023

Training in older people: the importance of power

Written by Pedro L. Valenzuela

Although the benefits of strength training in the elderly have been widely contrasted, we must know what type of exercise is more effective. More and more evidence supports that training focused on the improvement of muscle power should be a priority, since it deteriorates to a greater extent than strength and has shown to be a better prognostic factor of functionality.

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