Scientific Reports
Muscle function improved after training in older adults
In a before-and-after study, 37 older adults trained twice weekly for 12 weeks, with gains in physical performance and force from individual muscle fibres.In a before-and-after study, 37 older adults trained twice weekly for 12 weeks, with gains in physical performance and force from individual muscle fibres.
Single-arm trial · 37 peopleMuscle
Who was studied37 community-dwelling older adults, 12 weeks
What changedOlder adults improved on standing, walking, sitting down, and stair-climbing tests after training
The catchWithout a control group, improvements cannot be separated from changes unrelated to training