Cas J Fuchs, Jorn Trommelen, Michelle E G Weijzen, Joey S J Smeets, Janneau van Kranenburg, Lex B Verdijk, Luc J C van Loon
This case study assessed body composition, muscle strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, and metabolic health of the present female world champion powerlifter in the 70+ age category who started resistance exercise training at 63 years of age with no prior experience with structured exercise training. Measures of body composition (magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scanning, leg volume); strength (one-repetition maximum leg press and extension, maximum voluntary contraction, and handgrip strength); physical function (short physical performance battery); cardiorespiratory fitness (peak oxygen consumption); and metabolic health (oral glucose tolerance test) were assessed...
March 7, 2024: International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism