Changes in health-related quality of life in elderly men after 12 weeks of strength training

Changes in health-related quality of life in elderly men after 12 weeks of strength training

Abstract Background Muscular strength is associated with functional ability in elderly, and older adults are recommended to perform muscle-strengthening exercise. Understanding how improved muscle strength and -mass influence general and specific domains of quality of life is important when planning...

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Main Authors: Kristin Haraldstad, Gudrun Rohde, Tonje Holte Stea, Hilde Lohne-Seiler, Ken Hetlelid, Gøran Paulsen, Sveinung Berntsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:European Review of Aging and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Elderly
HRQOL
Physical activity
SF-12
Strength training
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s11556-017-0177-3

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