skeletal health https://fitgreystrong.com Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:12:04 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://fitgreystrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-Untitled-design-7-1-32x32.png skeletal health https://fitgreystrong.com 32 32 Resistance Training for Older Adults: 12 Evidence-Based Reasons (Part 2) https://fitgreystrong.com/12-reasons-why-older-athletes-need-to-hit-the-gym-part-2/ https://fitgreystrong.com/12-reasons-why-older-athletes-need-to-hit-the-gym-part-2/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:22:00 +0000 http://fitgreystrong.com/?p=1160 In part 1 of “Resistance Training for Older Adults: 12 Evidence-Based Reasons” I outlined some of the benefits to health that have been shown to occur as a result of partaking in regular resistance training exercise. The scientific evidence supporting the inclusion of resistance training as part of a healthy lifestyle is now indisputable. Whilst...

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]]> https://fitgreystrong.com/12-reasons-why-older-athletes-need-to-hit-the-gym-part-2/feed/ 3 Ageing Muscle and the Benefits of Resistance Training: What Did We Know 30 Years Ago? https://fitgreystrong.com/ageing-muscle-and-the-benefits-of-resistance-training-what-did-we-know-30-years-ago/ https://fitgreystrong.com/ageing-muscle-and-the-benefits-of-resistance-training-what-did-we-know-30-years-ago/#comments Sun, 04 Feb 2024 06:40:16 +0000 https://fitgreystrong.com/?p=4421 Changes in morphology and function of ageing human skeletal muscle and the benefits of resistance training (35 minute read) The purpose of this literature review is to: INTRODUCTION Ageing is an inevitable consequence of all living creatures. Human beings are locomotive animals and contraction of muscular structures enable the skeletal system to move. Social expectations...

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]]> https://fitgreystrong.com/ageing-muscle-and-the-benefits-of-resistance-training-what-did-we-know-30-years-ago/feed/ 1 Does Soy Protein Really Inhibit Resistance Training-Induced Strength Gains In Older Adults? Part 2 https://fitgreystrong.com/does-soy-protein-really-inhibit-resistance-training-induced-strength-gains-in-older-adults/ https://fitgreystrong.com/does-soy-protein-really-inhibit-resistance-training-induced-strength-gains-in-older-adults/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:09:08 +0000 http://fitgreystrong.com/?p=829 Where Good Research Leads To Poor Interpretation In my last research article review titled “Muscle strength gains during resistance exercise training are attenuated with soy compared with dairy or usual protein intake in older adults – part 1” (see here), no additional benefit for improvements in strength, body composition, physical function, or quality of life when additional...

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]]> https://fitgreystrong.com/does-soy-protein-really-inhibit-resistance-training-induced-strength-gains-in-older-adults/feed/ 0 The Australian Physical Activity Guidelines For “Getting Stronger”: Evidence-Based or Wishful Thinking? https://fitgreystrong.com/the-australian-physical-activity-guidelines-for-getting-stronger-evidence-based-or-wishful-thinking/ https://fitgreystrong.com/the-australian-physical-activity-guidelines-for-getting-stronger-evidence-based-or-wishful-thinking/#comments Tue, 24 Sep 2019 01:50:00 +0000 http://fitgreystrong.com/?p=3459 The development and publication of the “Australian Evidence-Based Physical Activity Recommendations for Adults (18-64 years)” by the Australian Government, The Department of Health (August 2012) promote the participation in “muscle strengthening activities” to: • Manage blood pressure, blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels. • Prevent and control heart disease and type 2 diabetes. • Improve...

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]]> https://fitgreystrong.com/the-australian-physical-activity-guidelines-for-getting-stronger-evidence-based-or-wishful-thinking/feed/ 1 Is Resistance Training Better Than Aerobic Exercise For Improving Body Composition? https://fitgreystrong.com/is-resistance-training-better-than-aerobic-exercise-for-reducing-obesity/ https://fitgreystrong.com/is-resistance-training-better-than-aerobic-exercise-for-reducing-obesity/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:24:00 +0000 http://fitgreystrong.com/?p=971 It is often assumed that the best type of exercise – for treating obesity and therefore reducing current widespread levels of societal adiposity – is to preferentially increase aerobic or cardiorespiratory physical activity rather than resistance exercise or training. This assumption is based on the premise that aerobic-based exercise substantially increases total daily energy expenditure...

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]]> https://fitgreystrong.com/is-resistance-training-better-than-aerobic-exercise-for-reducing-obesity/feed/ 1 Resistance Training Alters The Trajectory Of Ageing https://fitgreystrong.com/resistance-training-alters-the-trajectory-of-ageing/ https://fitgreystrong.com/resistance-training-alters-the-trajectory-of-ageing/#respond Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:06:38 +0000 http://fitgreystrong.com/?p=3129 Recently I published an article on my website titled: “Strength training can alter the trajectory of ageing”. After receiving feedback from some of those who regularly visit my website and social media channels, there were some suggestions to provide a summarised or bottom-line version of some of my articles for those that are looking for...

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]]> https://fitgreystrong.com/resistance-training-alters-the-trajectory-of-ageing/feed/ 0 Cycling And Bone Health – Part 2 https://fitgreystrong.com/cycling-and-bone-health-2/ https://fitgreystrong.com/cycling-and-bone-health-2/#respond Thu, 25 Oct 2018 06:05:46 +0000 http://fitgreystrong.com/?p=50 Why all cyclists need to ‘hit the Gym’ – part 2 In “Cycling and bone health” we learnt that road cycling is not good for your bones with research showing that bone mineral density (BMD) is compromised over the long-term. This is not good news for those that want to get their training, exercise or racing...

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]]> https://fitgreystrong.com/cycling-and-bone-health-2/feed/ 0 Cycling and Skeletal Bone Health https://fitgreystrong.com/cycling-and-bone-health/ Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:40:32 +0000 http://fitgreystrong.com/?p=26 Why all cyclists need to ‘hit the Gym’ I’m going to get straight to the point. Cyclists need to lift weights, period. I don’t want to, in this article, go into the performance-based data that supports this position. What I want to do is explore the growing body of scientific evidence that demonstrates that road...

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]]> Live FitGreyStrong ageing, health and exercise webinar https://fitgreystrong.com/live-fitgreystrong-ageing-health-and-exercise-webinar/ https://fitgreystrong.com/live-fitgreystrong-ageing-health-and-exercise-webinar/#respond Fri, 18 May 2018 12:57:16 +0000 http://fitgreystrong.com/?p=2914 FitGreyStrong specialises in the research, design and implementation of exercise-based programs that are specifically aimed to alter the trajectory of accelerated ageing caused by the sedentary lifestyles and poor nutritional practices of many older people. As many of you would appreciate, deterioration in mental and physical function across the lifespan is an inevitable consequence of...

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]]> https://fitgreystrong.com/live-fitgreystrong-ageing-health-and-exercise-webinar/feed/ 0 FitGreyStrong turns 2 https://fitgreystrong.com/fitgreystrong-turns-2/ https://fitgreystrong.com/fitgreystrong-turns-2/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:42:02 +0000 http://fitgreystrong.com/?p=2652 Since the publication of the first FitGreyStrong blog ‘Sitting yourself into your grave‘ just over 2 years ago (click on the link or see the picture below), there have been a significant number of milestones and achievements that I would like to share with all of my followers.     There are now over 20,000...

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