Here's the study: https://t.co/YtqU8sqoGy 35-50 year old men gained more muscle and lowered their body fat percentage by more than 18-22 year old men. @FitzgeraldSTA would have fit in the older age group when starting out - there's your real life, relatable example.
Early-phase adaptations to a split-body, linear periodization resistance training program in college-aged and middle-aged men.
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The discussions express moderate agreement with the research, citing examples like '35-50 year old men gained more muscle and lowered their body fat percentage,' and relate it to real-life experience, such as @FitzgeraldSTA fitting into the older age group, using positive language that emphasizes personal relevance and practical significance. The tone is casual yet appreciative of the study's implications, reflecting a moderate level of interest and engagement.
Most discussions acknowledge the positive outcomes of the study, especially highlighting the significant muscle gains and fat loss in middle-aged men, indicating general agreement with the research findings.
The topics of muscle development and age-related training effects interest the audience, but the discussions are somewhat casual, showing moderate engagement rather than deep analysis.
While some comments connect the study to real-life examples, such as mentioning personal relevance, there is little technical debate or detailed critique, leading to a neutral engagement level.
The discussions recognize the value of the findings for those interested in fitness and aging, but there is limited indication that these social discussions have influenced broader practices or opinions at this stage.
Abstract in brief
- The 8-week split-body linear periodized resistance training program led to significant increases in strength and lean body mass in both college-aged and middle-aged men, with improvements in bench press and leg press 1RM as well as body composition measured by DXA.
- Both groups experienced similar gains in strength and lean mass, but middle-aged men lost more fat mass and showed greater reductions in body fat percentage compared to college-aged men.
- The study suggests that this type of resistance training program is effective for enhancing muscle strength and body composition in men across different age groups.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@kanose 筋肉は何歳からでも増やせそうです。 18~22歳の若者と、35~50歳のアラフォーグループが8週間同じ筋トレメニューをした結果、筋肉量が ・アラフォー:1100g ・若者:900g 増えたという研究があります https://t.co/LBybH1X1TR
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RT @Rob_NBF: Here's the study: https://t.co/YtqU8sqoGy 35-50 year old men gained more muscle and lowered their body fat percentage by mo…
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@kanose 筋肉は何歳からでも増やせそうです。 18~22歳の若者と、35~50歳のアラフォーグループが8週間同じ筋トレメニューをした結果、筋肉量が ・アラフォー:1100g ・若者:900g 増えたという研究があります https://t.co/LBybH1X1TR
参照元 https://t.co/gkhRAq83Qi
RT @Rob_NBF: Here's the study: https://t.co/YtqU8sqoGy 35-50 year old men gained more muscle and lowered their body fat percentage by mo…
Here's the study: https://t.co/YtqU8sqoGy 35-50 year old men gained more muscle and lowered their body fat percentage by more than 18-22 year old men. @FitzgeraldSTA would have fit in the older age group when starting out - there's your real life, relatable example.