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UBCO professor encourages seniors to pick up weights to combat frailty

UBCO professor encourages seniors to pick up weights to combat frailty

Posted in Research News on May 8, 2020

UBC Okanagan research shows strength training is effective

Posted in Research News | Tagged frailty, Jennifer Jakobi, seniors fitness, strength training, UBCO Research

Big and Strong May Not Last as Long

Big and Strong May Not Last as Long

Posted in Research News on August 23, 2017

In the battle of the sexes, new UBC research suggests that men may be stronger physically but women have much greater muscle endurance than their male counterparts.

Posted in Research News | Tagged aging, exercise, lifestyle, seniors fitness

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