Loss of muscle strength and power in older women and adaptation to resistance training

The studies described in this thesis aimed to examine some of the mechanisms underlying the lower levels of muscle strength and power in older women, who are at higher risk than men for age-related disability, and some of the adaptations in response to resistance training. The initial study showed t...

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Main Author: Macaluso, Andrea
Published: University of Strathclyde 2002
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.275049