Author : Annie G. Allison
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (787 download)
Book Synopsis The Effects of a 12-week Resistance Training Program Combined with Casein Or Whey Protein Supplementation on Body Composition, Muscle Strength, and Markers of Satellite Cell Activation in Older Males by : Annie G. Allison
Download or read book The Effects of a 12-week Resistance Training Program Combined with Casein Or Whey Protein Supplementation on Body Composition, Muscle Strength, and Markers of Satellite Cell Activation in Older Males written by Annie G. Allison and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resistance training and protein supplementation have been shown to increase muscle mass and strength, and thus may be an effective method to combat muscle wasting (sarcopenia) that occurs with aging. Thirty-six males (62.5 yrs, 177 cm and 95.25 kg) were randomly assigned to ingest either whey isolate protein, casein protein or carbohydrate while participating in a 12-week high intensity resistance training program. Resistance training increased both upper and lower body strength, body mass and lean muscle mass while decreasing body fat percentage. However, no effects from training were observed on serum anabolic hormones and indirect markers of satellite cell activation. A trend towards significantly higher lower body strength was observed in the whey isolate (p=0.053) and casein (p=0.086) groups, respectively, compared to carbohydrate placebo group. The present study suggests protein supplementation in conjunction with high intensity resistance training may be important in combating sarcopenia.