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Older adults (65 years and older) in the United States are the fastest growing segment of the population and are projected to continue to increase for the next 20–30 years compared to other segments of the population (Nelson et al., 2007; Skelton, Greig, Davies, & Young, 1994). As the human body ages, the functions of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and muscular systems are affected. The decline in skeletal muscle begins in the 4th decade of life (Doherty, 2003; Nair, 2005). As muscle mass is reduced, the ability to generate force decreases, therefore, reducing the individual’s ability to participate in activities of daily living (Doherty, 2003; Nair, 2005; Narici, Maganaris, Reeves, & Capodaglio, 2003). Porter, Vandervoort, and Lexell (1995) reported that by the age of 70, cross-sectional muscle area decreases by 25% to 30%. The functional implication is that muscular strength is decreased by 30% to 40% (Porter et al., 1995). Aging affects an individual’s ability to complete daily and leisurely activities, which directly impacts quality of life (Nair, 2005). Aging is influenced by genetics, environmental conditions, and social habits. While the aging process
CONTACT Charilaos Papadopoulos papadoha@plu.edu Department of Kinesiology, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, 98447 USA. © 2016 Taylor & Francis
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cannot be stopped, in many cases the impact on an individual’s life can be decreased with regular participation in physical activities.
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Heart Association (AHA) recommend that physical activity, which includes aerobic and strengthening exercises, is vital for a healthier lifestyle (Haskell et al., 2007; Nelson et al., 2007). However, research has revealed that in the United States individuals over the age of 65 participate in the least amount of physical activity (Troiano et al., 2008). Furthermore, of the small number of older adults who are physically active, only 12% participate in muscle-strengthening activities two times per week (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2004). Previous studies and review papers have indicated that muscle-strengthening exercises are essential to prevent loss of muscle mass and maintain indepen- dent functioning (Aagaard, Magnusson, Larsson, Kjaer, & Krustrup, 2007; Narici et al., 2003; Nelson et al., 2007).
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