Aging and metabolism are inextricably linked, and many age-related changes in body
composition, including increased central adiposity and sarcopenia, have underpinnings in …

The ability to assess energy expenditure (EE) and estimate physical activity (PA) in free-
living individuals is extremely important in the global context of non-communicable diseases …

Nova edição da obra dos renomados Fleck e Kraemer, Fundamentos do treinamento de
força muscular é referência indispensável para desenvolver programas de treinamento …

Calorie restriction (CR) is a dietary intervention with potential benefits for healthspan
improvement and lifespan extension. In 53 (34 CR and 19 control) non-obese adults, we …

Page 1 Designing Resistance Training Programs FoUrth Edition Steven J. Fleck, PhD University
of Wisconsin–Parkside William J. Kraemer, PhD University of Connecticut Human Kinetics …

It has been well documented that as individuals age, body composition changes, even in the
absence of changes in body weight. Studies have shown that fat mass increases and …

With age, the brain undergoes comprehensive changes in its function and physiology.
Cerebral metabolism and blood supply are among the key physiologic processes supporting …

Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that
results in energy expenditure. The benefits of physical activity for health maintenance have …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most prevalent form of dementia in the elderly population
and has worldwide impact. The etiology of the disease is complex and results from the …

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading single cause of death in the United States and
most Western countries, killing more than 400,000 Americans per year. Although CHD often …