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Resistance training in older adults at the cellular level

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Aging and related diseases are associated with alterations in oxidative status and low-grade inflammation, as well as a decreased endoplasmic reticulum (ER) unfolded protein response (UPR). UPR is a functional mechanism by which cells attempt to protect themselves against ER stress. Researchers analyzed these proteins in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of elderly subjects and used computer simulation to predict the key proteins associated with these biomolecules underlying physiological adaptations to exercise. They collected blood samples about five to six days before and after the training period and analyzed various oxidative stress biomarkers in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. The study takes research one step further in helping to elucidate the benefits of exercise in this population.

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/01/2301...

I used to regularly perform resistance training five days a week, but stopped. I need to reincorporate this into a weekly routine. I will begin with a regiment of three times a week for now (M,W & F) starting tomorrow and will work up to performing this task everyday. I enjoy using resistant bands, not really sure why I stopped. It's been about 4 years since my last resistant band workout. Nothing too crazy, twenty minute workouts should get me back on track.

I will begin with a regiment of three times a week for now (M,W & F) starting tomorrow and will work up to performing this task everyday.

Doing resistance exercise daily isn't recommended, because it doesn't give the muscles that were involved enough time to recover. If you do want to do it daily eventually, then the advice is to alternate muscle groups so you can pair exercise and recovery.

A side note....which I add as a writer/editor who can't help not saying something :-( .....the word you want here is "regimen," rather than "regiment." A regiment is an army unit. A regimen is a systematic way of doing something, often for health.....medical treatment, dietary, exercise, etc. It's an incredibly common word mis-use ....with "regime" another word often used instead of "regimen."

"Doing resistance exercise daily isn't recommended, because it doesn't give the muscles that were involved enough time to recover. If you do want to do it daily eventually, then the advice is to alternate muscle groups so you can pair exercise and recovery." - Sheila
Thank you, I am aware of that. If I do end up going back to a daily regimen, I did/will focus on different groups of muscles.

"the word you want here is "regimen," rather than "regiment" - Sheila
Good catch!!

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