Misconceptions about strength exercise among older adults

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

Volumn 13, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 422-433

  Manini, Todd M ^a   Druger, Marvin ^a   Ploutz Snyder, Lori ^a  

^a SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Exercise knowledge; Health education; Health opinions

Indexed keywords

AGED; ARTICLE; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HEALTH EDUCATION; HUMAN; MALE; MUSCLE MASS; MUSCLE STRENGTH; MUSCLE TRAINING; WALKING; WEIGHT LIFTING;

EID: 25444519209     PISSN: 10638652     EISSN: 1543267X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/japa.13.4.422     Document Type: Article

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