Journal article
Resistance training, sarcopenia, and the mitochondrial theory of aging
Abstract
Skeletal muscle aging is associated with a significant loss of muscle mass, strength, function, and quality of life. In addition, the healthcare cost of aging and age-related disease is growing, and will continue to grow as a larger proportion of our population reaches retirement age and beyond. The mitochondrial theory of aging has been identified as a leading explanation of the aging process and describes a path leading to cellular senescence …
Authors
Johnston APW; De Lisio M; Parise G
Journal
Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 191–199
Publisher
Canadian Science Publishing
Publication Date
2 2008
DOI
10.1139/h07-141
ISSN
1715-5312