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Resistance exercise is the primary mechanical stimulus to prevent the decline in Type 2 muscle fiber cross-sectional area in older adults.
Engage in regular resistance training to maintain the size and function of your fast-twitch muscle fibers. This mechanical stimulus is crucial for keeping your muscles strong and functional as you age.
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Resistance exercise is found to be very effective in preventing the decline in the CSA of type 2 fibres, mainly by stimulating the mTOR pathway (Moro et al., 2020; Kosek et al., 2006; Verdijk et al., 2009).
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Supported by multiple citations of resistance training studies in older adults.
Source
From molecular to physical function: The aging trajectory
Tom Janssen et al. · Current Research in Physiology · 2024
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