Efficacy of Resistance and Task-Specific Exercise in Older Adults Who Modify Tasks of Everyday Life

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Authors

Todd M. Manini · Institute on Aging

Matthew Marko · Syracuse University

T. VanArnam · Syracuse University

Summer B. Cook · Syracuse University

Bo Fernhall

James R. Burke · New York Chiropractic College

L. L. Ploutz-Snyder · Syracuse University

Abstract

The benefits of exercise are dependent on tasks performed during training. Exercise recommendations for low-functioning older adults should reflect task-specific exercise to prevent the onset of disability.

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Published in: The Journals of Gerontology Series A

Volume 62, Issue 6, pp. 616-623

DOI: 10.1093/gerona/62.6.616

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Efficacy of Resistance and Task-Specific Exercise in Older Adults Who Modify Tasks of Everyday Life

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