Effects of resistance training and dietary changes on physical function and body composition in overweight and obese older adults

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 9, Issue 6, 2012, Pages 875-883

  Straight, Chad R ^a   Dorfman, Leah R ^a   Cottell, Kathryn E ^a   Krol, Julie M ^a   Lofgren, Ingrid E ^a   Delmonico, Matthew J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND   (United States)

Author keywords

Aging; Exercise; Obesity; Performance; Sarcopenia

Indexed keywords

EID: 84864983728     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.9.6.875     Document Type: Article

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