Luis M. Alegre

TL;DR: In this article, a meta-analysis was performed to compare the efficacy of heavy (∼80% of one repetition maximum, 1RM) vs light-moderate load resistance training (RT) programs in inducing strength gains and skeletal muscle hypertrophy in elderly people.

TL;DR: In conclusion, dynamic resistance training with light loads leads to increases in muscle thickness and fascicle length, which might be related to a more efficient transmission of fibre force to the tendon.

TL;DR: Comparisons between studies grouped by the muscle groups examined showed that the effects of Kinesio tapes are not muscle-group dependent, suggesting that the usage of these tapes does not promote strength gains in healthy adults.

TL;DR: The low time, space and material requirements of the STS muscle power test, make this test an excellent choice for its application in large cohort studies and the clinical setting and to assess its association with other age‐related outcomes.

TL;DR: Isometric training at specific knee angles led to significant shifts of peak torque in the direction of the training muscle lengths, and the greater strength gains and the architectural changes with training at long muscle lengths probably come from a combination of different factors.