- Systematic Review
The Impact of Resistance Training on Body Composition, Muscle Strength, and Functional Fitness in Older Women (45–80 Years): A Systematic Review (2010–2020)
- Lynda B. Ransdell,
- Heidi A. Wayment,
- Nanette Lopez,
- Cori Lorts,
- Anna L. Schwartz,
- Karen Pugliesi,
- Patricia S. Pohl,
- Dierdra Bycura and
- Ricky Camplain
As women age, they typically experience a progressive decrease in skeletal muscle mass and strength, which can lead to a decline in functional fitness and quality of life. Resistance training (RT) has the potential to attenuate these losses. Although...

