Chapter 21. Ageing and Neuromuscular Adaptation to Strength Training
- Paavo V. Komi
Published Online: 21 JAN 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470757215.ch21
Copyright © 2003 International Olympic Committee
Book Title
Strength and Power in Sport, Second Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Häkkinen, K. (2008) Ageing and Neuromuscular Adaptation to Strength Training, in Strength and Power in Sport, Second Edition (ed P. V. Komi), Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470757215.ch21
Publication History
- Published Online: 21 JAN 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2003
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780632059119
Online ISBN: 9780470757215
- Summary
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Keywords:
- ageing;
- muscle groups;
- reduction;
- muscle tissue;
- motor units
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Ageing, muscle atrophy, activation and decrease in strength and power
Strength gains in middle-aged and older men and women during strength training
Neural adaptations during strength training in middle-aged and older people
Muscle hypertrophy during strength training in middle-aged and older people
Hormonal factors related to gains in muscle mass and strength
Specificity of heavy vs. explosive resistance training
Practical conclusions
References