Journal article
Effect of unilateral resistance training on arterial compliance in elderly men
Abstract
An increase in age coincides with a decrease in arterial compliance, which is related to a higher risk for cardiovascular accidents. Evidence regarding the effects of resistance training on arterial compliance is conflicting. Currently, little information is available about the effect of resistance training on arterial compliance in elderly men. We assessed the impact of 10 weeks of unilateral arm and leg resistance training on carotid, …
Authors
Poelkens F; Rakobowchuk M; Burgomaster KA; Hopman MTE; Phillips SM; MacDonald MJ
Journal
Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, Vol. 32, No. 4, pp. 670–676
Publisher
Canadian Science Publishing
Publication Date
August 2007
DOI
10.1139/h07-048
ISSN
1715-5312