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Effectiveness of High-Intensity Versus Low-To-Moderate-Intensity Resistance Training in Improving Muscle Strength and Bone Mineral Density in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Geriatrics & gerontology international·July 1, 2026·PMID 42366614
Why it mattersFor clinicians managing older adults at risk for sarcopenia and frailty, this analysis clarifies that higher-intensity resistance training yields superior lower limb strength gains without increasing adverse events, supporting more aggressive exercise prescriptions.
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