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NAME:PhD defence M. El Hadouchi
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SUMMARY:PhD defence M. El Hadouchi
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Empower Older Adults
Faster reactions, better movement: power training helps
older adults stay independent longer
Movement scient
ist Mohamed El Hadouchi investigated whether power training—a form
of exercise in which muscles are used quickly and explosively—helps
older adults remain independent better than traditional strength tra
ining. His conclusion is clear: power training is more effective for
daily functioning and is both safe and feasible for older adults with
a wide range of physical abilities.
Read more in the news item
More information on the thesis
DESCRIPTION: Faster reactions, better movement: power trai
ning helps older adults stay independent longer
Movemen
t scientist Mohamed El Hadouchi investigated whether power training�
�a form of exercise in which muscles are used quickly and explosively
—helps older adults remain independent better than traditional stre
ngth training. His conclusion is clear: power training is more effect
ive for daily functioning and is both safe and feasible for older adu
lts with a wide range of physical abilities.
Read more in the news item More information on the thesis Empower
Older Adults
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