Running Plus Strength Training Positively Affects Muscle Strength and Quality in Both Younger Women

Background/Objectives: Sarcopenia is a muscular disease characterized by loss of muscular strength and function, affecting mainly women, and associated with increased mortality risk. The aim of this study was to compare active women with inactive women of different age groups regarding muscle mass,...

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Published in:Geriatrics (Basel) 2024-10, Vol.9 (5)
Main Authors: Vivan, Lavínia, dos Anjos Souza, Vinícius Ribeiro, Seffrin, Aldo, de Lira, Claudio Andre Barbosa, Vancini, Rodrigo Luiz, Weiss, Katja, Knechtle, Beat, Andrade, Marilia Santos
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Language:English
Subjects:
Aged women
Comparative analysis
Demographic aspects
Health aspects
Muscle strength
Physiological aspects
Running
Strengthening exercises
Young women
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Summary:Background/Objectives: Sarcopenia is a muscular disease characterized by loss of muscular strength and function, affecting mainly women, and associated with increased mortality risk. The aim of this study was to compare active women with inactive women of different age groups regarding muscle mass, strength, and muscle quality. Methods: This study included 147 women (85 runners and 62 inactive), divided into
ISSN:2308-3417
2308-3417
DOI:10.3390/geriatrics9050127