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Exercise at Different Ages and Appendicular Lean Mass and Strength in Later Life: Results From the Berlin Aging Study II

2015; Oxford University Press; Volume: 71; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1093/gerona/glv171

1758-535X

Peter Eibich, Nikolaus Buchmann, Martin Kroh, Gert G. Wagner, Elisabeth Steinhagen–Thiessen, Ilja Demuth, Kristina Norman,

Physical Activity and Health

Background.Excessive loss of muscle mass in advanced age is a major risk factor for decreased physical ability and falls. Physical activity and exercise training are typically recommended to maintain muscle mass and prevent weakness. How exercise in different stages of life relates to muscle mass, grip strength, and risk for weakness in later life is not well understood.