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Both low and moderate resistance training loads are equally effective for improving the muscle quality index (MQI) in older women.
Practitioners can choose either low or moderate resistance training loads to improve muscle quality in older women.
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These findings suggest that LOW and MOD loads are equally effective for promoting improvements in the MQI.
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Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
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Effects of Different Resistance Training Loads on the Muscle Quality Index in Older Women
Alex S. Ribeiro et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2020
DOI 10.1519/jsc.0000000000003667
rct · n=27Cited 17×
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