The effect of resistance training programs on lean body mass in postmenopausal and elderly women: a meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT: Aging and menopause are associated with morphological and functional changes which may lead to loss of muscle mass and therefore quality of life. Resistance training (RT) is an effective training mode to increase muscle mass. We reviewed the existing literature to identify studies implementing RT protocols and evaluating muscle hypertrophy exclusively in healthy, postmenopausal and elderly women. Participants' age range was comprised between 50 and 80 years. The primary outcome observed was muscle hypertrophy. Fat mass was also evaluated, if available. PubMed and Web of Science were the screened database, and original articles written in English and published from 2000 up to 2020 were included. 26 articles were considered eligible and included. Quality assessment revealed a "moderate quali

SUBMITTER: Thomas E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8595144 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature