Another week, another set of fantastic, info-packed literature!
Sorry about the ridiculous stock photo for the article pic…
- Six Sessions of Sprint Interval Training Improves Running Performance in Trained Athletes
Koral J, Oranchuk DJ, Herrera R, Millet GY. Six Sessions of Sprint Interval Training Improves Running Performance in Trained Athletes. J Strength Cond Res. 2018;32(3):617-623. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000002286 - The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40
This book outlines a solution to a pervasive problem of aging: fragility brought on by the loss of strength and muscle mass. Lifting weights and strength training is for everyone. If you are a budding trainer or clinician, this should be required reading. - Association Between Purpose in Life and Objective Measures of Physical Function in Older Adults
Kim ES, Kawachi I, Chen Y, Kubzansky LD. Association Between Purpose in Life and Objective Measures of Physical Function in Older Adults. JAMA Psychiatry. 2017;74(10):1039-1045. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2017.2145
Correlation is not causation. However, we know that older adults who have a sense of purpose in their life tend to live longer and happier lives. This study explores whether having a sense of purpose in life is associated with improved physical function. - Effect of Weighted Exercises on Bone Mineral Density in Post Menopausal Women A Systematic Review
Zehnacker, Carol Hamilton PT, DPT, MS1; Bemis-Dougherty, Anita PT, DPT, MAS2. Effect of Weighted Exercises on Bone Mineral Density in Post Menopausal Women A Systematic Review. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy 30(2):p 79-88, August 2007.
More research is needed, but there is good hope for those who have osteoporosis or osteopenia. There is evidence to suggest that heavy weight training exercises can increase bone density in post menopausal women. - Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
What matters in the end? Medicine has performed miracles in improving and extending life, but even the experts often do not know how to talk about the end. Being Mortal explores the successes and failures of medicine in managing end of life matters. Perhaps the ultimate goal is not unnecessarily push away death, but to ensure that we live a good life until the very end.
