The effects of resistance training and walking on functional fitness in advanced old age

Journal of Aging and Health

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 91-105

  Simons, Robert ^a   Andel, Ross ^b  

^a Bonsai Spa and Wellness Clinic   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA   (United States)

Author keywords

Functional fitness; Older adults; Resistance training; Walking

Indexed keywords

AGED; AGILITY; ARTICLE; BLOOD PRESSURE; CONTROLLED STUDY; DAILY LIFE ACTIVITY; EXERCISE; FEMALE; FITNESS; FUNCTIONAL STATUS; HEART RATE; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; SITTING; TRAINING; WALKING;

AGED; AGED, 80 AND OVER; EXERCISE; HUMANS; PHYSICAL FITNESS; UNITED STATES; WALKING;

EID: 30744468821     PISSN: 08982643     EISSN: 15526887     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0898264305281102     Document Type: Article

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