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In Brief LEARNING OBJECTIVES To realize that age-related muscle loss is associated with bone loss, metabolic rate reduction, fat gain, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and various problems associated with physical degeneration/dysfunction. To recognize the beneficial effects of resistance exercise for increasing muscle mass, bone density, metabolic rate, insulin sensitivity, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, cognitive ability, and self-esteem, as well as for decreasing body fat, resting blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-back pain, arthritic discomfort, and depression. To use programs of resistance exercise that provide safe, progressive, and effective strength training experiences in accordance with the 2014 ACSM strength training recommendations. Resistance exercise is effective for reversing many aspects of the aging process and for reducing the risk of several serious degenerative conditions, including sarcopenia, osteopenia, impaired glycemic control, elevated blood pressure, unfavorable blood lipid profiles, low back pain, and physical dysfunction. This article presents the research-supported benefits of regular resistance exercise, along with ACSM’s recommendations for designing safe and effective strength training programs.
Wayne L. Westcott (Wed,) studied this question.