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How Long Should You Rest Between Sets When Strength Training? | Ages 50+

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8/ The effects of velocity loss thresholds during resistance training on lower-limb performance enhancement: A systematic review with meta-analysis https://t.co/BkaWxs4Qav

7/ The suggestion or presumption that strength training efficacy is tied to failure, or close to, ignores a significant body of work (velocity loss resistance training) demonstrating something to the contrary.

6/ Could low-intensity ST prescription for community-dwelling older adults ⬇️ real-world efficacy if/when training is not taken to failure or close to failure? That is, if I leave 20% RIR for low (20 reps of 25RM) vs high (8 reps of 10RM) are outcomes substantially different?

5/ More research that reflects real-world strength training practice is required. Does, for example, discomfort-driven RPE for low vs high-intensity strength training influence long-term efficacy, adherence and sustainability?

4/ Research has not yet been conducted to establish whether low versus high-intensity strength training (%1RM) performed at equivalent or similar ratings of ‘discomfort’ or RPE, results in comparable or disparate outcomes.

3/ Because physical discomfort is significantly higher for low vs high-intensity (%1RM) strength training (taken to failure), real-world effectiveness (effort-compromised, tolerability & adherence) may be impacted, particularly in older adults.

2/ These studies are conducted under tightly controlled conditions: motivated participants, close supervision, and often encouraged, perhaps even cheered on to achieve muscular failure. This context differs substantially from how most people train outside the lab.

1/ The laboratory established equivalency of high or low-intensity (%1RM) strength training for increased strength & hypertrophy is excellent science. However, for practitioners and the lay public, recognising the real-world limitations of these findings is essential.

Heavier and lighter load resistance training to momentary failure produce similar increases in strength with differing degrees of discomfort

What I found was very different from what’s often claimed. The data doesn’t consistently support what many believe. In fact, a number of studies reported outcomes that were quite unexpected. 4/ Full analysis → https://t.co/6CMj8lBMoa #creatine #strengthtraining #aging #health

I took a deep dive into the research on multi-joint lower-limb strength and physical function — tests that assess how older adults function in day-to-day life, such as walking speed, stair climbing, and timed mobility tasks. 3/

When you look beyond muscle size and examine whether older adults actually move better in the real world, the picture becomes far more nuanced. 2/

“Creatine reliably improves strength and muscle mass in older adults.” We’ve all heard it. We’ve all seen the media reports, the social media posts, the influencers — even researchers — telling us this is the way. But is it really? 1/

Creatine is not one-size-fits-all in older adults. This updated 2026 evidence-based review explores where creatine may, or may not, enhance muscle strength, muscle mass, physical function & dynamic balance when combined with resistance training. https://t.co/6CMj8lBMoa

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