A Typology of Factors Influencing Seniors' Participation in Strength Training in Gyms and Fitness Centers

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A Typology of Factors Influencing Seniors' Participation in Strength Training in Gyms and Fitness Centers

Older people are less likely to engage in strength training than their younger counterparts, despite the substantial benefits of this form of exercise for preventing and addressing age-related physical decline. In many countries, strength training programs are available for older people yet are unde...

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Main Authors:	Pettigrew, Simone, Burton, Elissa, Farrier, K., Hill, Anne-Marie, Bainbridge, Elizabeth, Lewin, Gill, Airey, P., Hill, Keith
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Human Kinetics Inc 2018
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/69763

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