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Exercise and Muscle Performance

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Exercise induces a range of adaptations in muscle tissue, depending on the type and duration of activity. Such physical training can be broadly categorized into two types: endurance exercises and resistance exercises.
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Progressive resistance strength training for improving physical function in older adults

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¹School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK. janice.christie.1@city.ac.uk

International Journal of Older People Nursing

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