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PLoS One May 2007 PMID 17520024

Resistance exercise reverses aging in human skeletal muscle.

Simon Melov, Mark A Tarnopolsky, Kenneth Beckman, Krysta Felkey, Alan Hubbard

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The discussions display a high level of agreement and interest, with various posts emphasizing the importance of resistance training for aging populations, such as 'Resistance Exercise Reverses Aging in Human Skeletal Muscle' and statements like 'lift weights and smash aging'. The tone is predominantly positive and motivational, with users highlighting the potential practical and health impacts of the study, indicating a collective recognition of its significance.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the findings, emphasizing resistance exercise as a method to reverse aspects of aging, using affirming words like 'reverses' and 'smash aging'.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity and enthusiasm about the topic, frequently sharing motivational statements and emphasizing the significance of resistance training.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posts reference specific methods, like lifting heavy and training durations, indicating a moderate level of detailed engagement, though not deeply analytical.

ImpactHigh impact

The recurring use of phrases like 'game changer' and calling resistance training 'health care' suggests that users believe this research could significantly influence health practices and perceptions about aging.

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Mar 29, 2024 · 246 likes · 74 shares · 11,550 followers View post →
Agingdoc
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Resistance Exercise Reverses Aging in Human Skeletal Muscle https://t.co/uUABkJXWey “older adults show evidence of mitochondrial impairment and muscle weakness… partially reversed at the phenotypic level… reversed at the transcriptome level s/p 6 months resistance training.” https://t.co/NAJiciyLyb

Sep 19, 2022 · 38 likes · 11 shares · 42,372 followers View post →
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Resistance Exercise Reverses Aging in Human Skeletal Muscle https://t.co/DYkOLyTg56

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Ben Greenfield
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Resistance Exercise Reverses Aging in Human Skeletal Muscle (a.k.a., lifting heavy shit, one to two times a week keeps you young): https://t.co/jhXA5GnTnq https://t.co/WBXQUW5SNv

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Resistance Exercise Reverses Aging in Human Skeletal Muscle https://t.co/Q9keznecTm

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RT @bengreenfield: Resistance Exercise Reverses Aging in Human Skeletal Muscle (a.k.a., lifting heavy shit, one to two times a week keeps y…

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Ben Greenfield
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Resistance Exercise Reverses Aging in Human Skeletal Muscle (a.k.a., lifting heavy shit, one to two times a week keeps you young): https://t.co/jhXA5GnTnq https://t.co/WBXQUW5SNv

Oct 20, 2025 · 8 likes · 1 share · 95,081 followers View post →
Ben Greenfield
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Resistance Exercise Reverses Aging in Human Skeletal Muscle (a.k.a., lifting heavy, shit, one to two times a week keeps you young): https://t.co/jhXA5GnTnq https://t.co/t5cHVTiM7T

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RT @Mangan150: Lift weights and smash aging. Resistance Exercise Reverses Aging in Human Skeletal Muscle https://t.co/n5qZlsVwnL

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Title: Resistance Exercise Reverses Aging in Human Skeletal Muscle DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0000465 Summary: This study by Simon Melov et al. investigates the impact of resistance exercise on the gene expression profile of aging skeletal muscle. Researchers compared muscle https://t.co/tzXaXU5OjX

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Resistance training $$$$$$ Title: Resistance Exercise Reverses Aging in Human Skeletal Muscle DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0000465 Summary: This study by Simon Melov et al. investigates the impact of resistance exercise on the gene expression profile of aging skeletal muscle. https://t.co/Kdi9olx8lL

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