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Aging With Strength: Functional Training to Support Independence and Quality of Life.
Review in Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financing. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 3 papers.
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Who cites it
3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Aging strong: an N = 1 mixed-methods study of long-term supervised high-intensity resistance training in a 71-year-old woman.Frontiers in aging · 2026Article
- Functional training for sarcopenia in older adults: mechanisms, benefits, and clinical implications.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- The effects of 8 weeks of functional strength training and blood flow restriction training on lower limb muscle strength, maximal power, and movement quality in male sprinter college athletes.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Article
Corrections and comments
- Erratum issued
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1 author.
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Abstract
Functional resistance training (FRT) has been among the most popular fitness trends worldwide for over a decade, driven by its emphasis on movement patterns essential for daily activities and maintaining functional independence. Despite its widespread use, research exploring the impact of FRT on quality of life (QoL) remains sparse and of limited methodological quality, particularly among middle-aged adults (40-60 years old). This review addresses these gaps by synthesizing existing literature on FRT and its effects on muscle strength, movement efficiency, and QoL in this underrepresented demographic. While traditional resistance training builds muscle strength, mass, and endurance, FRT targets functional movement patterns, making it well-suited to sustaining independence during the aging process. By shedding light on the potential of FRT to improve quality of life (QoL) and mobility in middle-aged populations, this review provides actionable insights for healthcare and fitness professionals. Further research is needed to determine long-term outcomes and create evidence-based guidelines for integrating FRT into age-friendly health systems.
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