Muscle fibre capillarization is a critical factor in muscle fibre hypertrophy during resistance exercise training in older men

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Authors

Tim Snijders · McMaster University Medical Centre

Joshua P. Nederveen · McMaster University Medical Centre

Sophie Joanisse · McMaster University Medical Centre

Marika Leenders · Maastricht University

Lex B. Verdijk · Maastricht University

Luc J. C. van Loon · Maastricht University

Gianni Parise

Abstract

Type II muscle fibre capillarization at baseline may be a critical factor for allowing muscle fibre hypertrophy to occur during prolonged resistance exercise training in older men.

Topics & Keywords

Nutrition and Health in Aging Muscle Physiology and Disorders Muscle metabolism and nutrition

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle

Volume 8, Issue 2, pp. 267-276

DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.12137

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