Resistance training for health and disease: introduction

Article Abstract:

The annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine in 1998 included a symposium on resistance training, commonly known as isometric exercise. Research since the 1980s has shown how resistance training increases muscular strength and mass, power, and endurance. Recent research suggests increased fitness improves health and disease prevention. This kind of training is safe for middle-aged and elderly people as well as cardiac patients and frail people.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, American College of Sports Medicine

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Prescription of resistance training for health and disease

Article Abstract:

Resistance training, or isometrics, is effective when appropriately prescribed. The correct exercises can develop health, fitness, and prevent and rehabilitate orthopedic injuries. The goal of such programs is to develop and maintain significant muscle mass, strength, and endurance. People with such conditions as arthritis may have to limit their range of motion for some exercises and use more repetitions with lighter weights.

Physical therapy

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Exercise training guidelines for the elderly

Article Abstract:

Exercise can minimize or reverse the physical frailty commonly found in the elderly. Many aged people have low functionality and high incidence of chronic disease, therefore stand to benefit from exercise. Resistance or isometric exercises have been shown to increase muscle size, energy requirements, and insulin action for elderly men and women.

Psychological aspects, Aging, Aged, Elderly, Exercise, Exercise for the aged

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