Journal article
Effects of 16 weeks of resistance training on left ventricular morphology and systolic function in healthy men >60 years of age
Abstract
Resistance training (RT) has gained popularity as an effective form of exercise for older adults. However, the effects of RT on left ventricular (LV) morphology and systolic function in older persons is not well known. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of 16 weeks of RT on LV morphology and systolic function in healthy older men. Subjects were randomly assigned into a RT group (n = 10; mean+/- SD age, 68 +/- 3 years) or a …
Authors
Haykowsky M; Humen D; Teo K; Quinney A; Souster M; Bell G; Taylor D
Journal
The American Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 85, No. 8, pp. 1002–1006
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2000
DOI
10.1016/s0002-9149(99)00918-2
ISSN
0002-9149