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Understanding muscle damage and recovery in older adults from resistance exercise is crucial. Current research shows significant variability and a lack of data on female older adults, hindering clear exercise recommendations.

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  • Gerontology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Resistance exercise is vital for muscle mass and strength in older adults.
  • Limited understanding exists regarding exercise-induced muscle damage and recovery in this demographic.
  • This knowledge gap impacts effective exercise prescription for seniors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a scoping review of literature on muscle damage and recovery from resistance exercise in older adults.
  • To examine research methodologies and identify knowledge gaps in this field.
  • To inform future research and exercise guidelines for the aging population.

Main Methods:

  • Searched multiple databases (MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science) for relevant studies.
  • Included studies with participants aged 65 years and older reporting muscle damage markers post-resistance exercise.
  • Screened reference lists and extracted data using a standardized form.

Main Results:

  • Identified 27 original research articles from over 10,000 potential studies.
  • Findings categorized by sex differences in recovery, muscle damage symptoms, and biological markers.
  • Noted considerable variability in study protocols and inconsistent findings.

Conclusions:

  • Significant inconsistencies in study protocols and findings were observed.
  • There is a notable lack of research data concerning muscle damage and recovery in older women compared to men.
  • The current evidence base complicates the formulation of precise resistance exercise recommendations for older adults.