MUSCLE STRENGTH, GH AND IGF-1 IN OLDER WOMEN SUBMITTED TO LAND AND AQUATIC RESISTANCE TRAINING

ABSTRACT Introduction: Aging leads to decline in multiple organ systems associated to hormone alterations and loss of muscle mass and strength. Objective: To evaluate the effects of land and water resistance training on muscle strength, basal serum levels of GH, IGF-1, and IGFBP3 in elderly women....

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Main Authors: Rodrigo Gomes de Souza Vale, Max Luciano Dias Ferrão, Rodolfo de Alkmim Moreira Nunes, Jurandir Baptista da Silva, Rudy José Nodari Júnior, Estélio Henrique Martin Dantas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte
Series:Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte
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