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High-intensity interval exercise also activates satellite cells, but less than resistance exercise.

Incorporating high-intensity interval training can still benefit muscle health in older adults.

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There was a greater number of activated satellite cells 24 h following resistance exercise... and high-intensity interval exercise (P ˂ 0.05).
Joshua P. Nederveen et al. · Acta Physiologica · 2015

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The study design allows for direct comparison of exercise modalities.

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The effect of exercise mode on the acute response of satellite cells in old men

Joshua P. Nederveen et al. · Acta Physiologica · 2015

DOI 10.1111/apha.12601

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