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Selection of Resistance Exercises for Older Individuals: The Forgotten Variable

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Resistance training has been widely recommended as a strategy to enhance the functional autonomy and quality of life in older individuals. Among the variables that comprise a training session, the selection of exercises stands out as an important consideration for the elderly. Although a wide range of resistance exercise options exists, current guidelines generally do not indicate which exercises should be included and which muscles should be prioritized when prescribing training for older individuals. Therefore, given the lack of evidence-based information on the topic, this paper endeavors to establish recommendations to help guide the prescription of resistance exercises for older adults.

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  3. Health Sciences Department, CUNY Lehman College, Bronx, NY, USA

    Brad J. Schoenfeld

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Ribeiro, A.S., Nunes, J.P. & Schoenfeld, B.J. Selection of Resistance Exercises for Older Individuals: The Forgotten Variable. Sports Med 50, 1051–1057 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01260-5

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