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Resistance exercise and whole body vibration prevent fatty infiltration (myosteatosis) in skeletal muscle and improve muscle strength, thereby reducing fall and fracture risk in the elderly.
To protect your muscles from turning into fat and weakening as you age, prioritize resistance training. If traditional exercise is difficult, explore low-magnitude whole body vibration as a safe alternative. These mechanical signals help keep muscle cells from differentiating into fat cells, preserving your strength and reducing your risk of falls.
Resistance exercise and whole body vibration can prevent fatty infiltration in skeletal muscle and also improve muscle strength.
Why this rating
The paper cites multiple human studies showing reduced intramuscular fat and improved strength with resistance training, though it is a review of various protocols.
Source
Fatty Infiltration of Skeletal Muscle: Mechanisms and Comparisons with Bone Marrow Adiposity
Mark W. Hamrick et al. · Frontiers in Endocrinology · 2016
DOI 10.3389/fendo.2016.00069
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