Research
Neural
Strength endurance improved in the light load (LL) group compared to the moderate load (ML) group.
Lighter load training may be beneficial for improving strength endurance in older adults.
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Strength endurance favored the LL group (6.41 repetitions, 95% CI [1.57, 11.25]).
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Comparison of Light vs Moderate Load Strength Training on Muscle mass, Strength, and Power in Middle-Aged and Older Adults
Anoop Balachandran et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2023
rct · n=23
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