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Strength Training Accelerates Gastrointestinal Transit Time In Middle-aged And Older Men

Does Strength Training Lead To Increases In Physical Activity Levels In The Elderly

The Effects Of Keiser's Ten Week "Express" (Xpress) Training Program On Sedentary Women

Effect Of Strength Training On Resting Metabolic Rate And Physical Activity: Age And Gender Comparisons

Aging Of Skeletal Muscle: A 12-Yr Longitudinal Study

Grow Strong, Live Long Fitness Study with Elderly Retirement Home Independent Living Residents

Strength Training In The Elderly: Effects On Risk Factors For Age-Related Diseases

The following definitions will be helpful in understanding the variety of studies in this category.

Gastrointestinal Transit Time (GITT):
The amount of time that it takes for nutrients to pass through the gastrointestinal system.

Lipoprotein:
Fats that circulate in the blood, also called lipids.

Mouth To Cecum:
The time it takes for nutrients to pass from the mouth to the cecum, which is the name for the entrance into the large intestine.


Whole Bowel Transit Time:
The amount of time that it takes nutrients to pass through the bowel.