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SUBMITTER: McGlory C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6037059 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
McGlory Chris C von Allmen Mark T MT Stokes Tanner T Morton Robert W RW Hector Amy J AJ Lago Briony A BA Raphenya Amogelang R AR Smith Brennan K BK McArthur Andrew G AG Steinberg Gregory R GR Baker Steven K SK Phillips Stuart M SM
The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences 20180701 8
<h4>Background</h4>Physical inactivity impairs insulin sensitivity, which is exacerbated with aging. We examined the impact of 2 wk of acute inactivity and recovery on glycemic control, and integrated rates of muscle protein synthesis in older men and women.<h4>Methods</h4>Twenty-two overweight, prediabetic older adults (12 men, 10 women, 69 ± 4 y) undertook 7 d of habitual activity (baseline; BL), step reduction (SR; <1,000 steps.d-1 for 14 d), followed by 14 d of recovery (RC). An oral glucose ...[more]