Resistance Exercise Training as a Primary Countermeasure to Age-Related Chronic Disease

• Published in: Frontiers in physiology Vol. 10; p. 645
• Main Authors: Mcleod, Jonathan C., Stokes, Tanner, Phillips, Stuart M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 06.06.2019
• Subjects: aging; cardiovascular disease; chronic disease risk; physical mobility; Physiology; resistance training; sarcopenia; chronic disease risk; cardiovascular disease; physical mobility; resistance training; type 2 diabetes; cancer; aging; sarcopenia

Age is a primary risk factor for a number of chronic diseases including mobility disability, cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and cancer. Most physical activity guidelines emphasize the performance of 150 min of moderate-to-vigorous or 75 min of vigorous aerobic exercise training...