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Antifrail: Why Muscle (Power) Matters in Aging

Muscle power is one of the first components of physical fitness to deteriorate with age. Muscle power appears to be more strongly associated with functional decline than muscle strength alone. Assessing muscle power is essential for establishing a baseline, setting realistic training goals, and…

About this course

ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal® September/October 2025

What you will learn

  • Reductions in muscle power begin earlier in the life course and occur at a greater rate when compared to declines in muscle strength
  • Power training in older adults may lead to a greater improvement in physical function than traditional resistance training alone
  • Muscle power is a product of force and velocity — if either force or velocity are underdosed, improvements in muscle power are less likely to be realized
  • Higher-functioning older adults may show functional performance plateaus; however, having a reserve of muscle power may still be important

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1.5 CECsAccessibility and Belonging

Age Is Not a Limitation: The Science and Practice of Power Training in Older Adults

Power training isn’t just for athletes; it’s essential for healthy aging. This session challenges outdated beliefs that equate aging with frailty and explores the growing body of evidence supporting power training for older adults. Expert scientists and practitioners will share the latest…

$45
Member $27
Journal CESELF-PACED / ONLINE
1 CECActive Aging/Older Adult Fitness

Principles of Power Training for Older Exercise Enthusiasts: Dos and Don'ts

Power training in older adults has become more widely accepted. Although research studies specific to power training in older athletes are generally lacking, some overall principles of power training in older adults still apply. The exercise professional should focus on the needs analysis for…

$30
Member $18