Weightlifting With Lighter Weights at Faster Speeds Can Improve Mobility and Cardiovascular Health for Older Adults, MU Researcher Finds
July 22, 2020
July 22, 2020
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 22 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
According to the National Institute on Aging, people aged 65 or over are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease and limited mobility in their joints and limbs. To keep older populations healthy and mobile, MU School of Health Professions associate professor Stephen Sayers has been exploring the effectiveness of low weight, high-speed weightlifting on muscle performance and functio . . .
According to the National Institute on Aging, people aged 65 or over are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease and limited mobility in their joints and limbs. To keep older populations healthy and mobile, MU School of Health Professions associate professor Stephen Sayers has been exploring the effectiveness of low weight, high-speed weightlifting on muscle performance and functio . . .