Effect of strength training on resting metabolic rate and physical activity: age and gender comparisons

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Authors

Jeffrey T. Lemmer · University of Maryland, College Park

Frederick M. Ivey

Abstract

In conclusion, changes in absolute and relative RMR in response to ST are influenced by gender but not age. In contrast to what has been suggested previously, changes in body composition in response to ST are not due to changes in physical activity outside of training.

Topics & Keywords

Muscle metabolism and nutrition Nutrition and Health in Aging Body Composition Measurement Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Volume 33, Issue 4, pp. 532-541

DOI: 10.1097/00005768-200104000-00005

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