Source: Exercise & Sports Science Reviews
Summary:
Mitochondrial dysfunction varies among muscles and in proportion to Type II muscle fibers
Mitochondrial dysfunction is implicated in development of sarcopenia (muscle shrinkage), a leading cause of disability in the aged
Exercise training can reverse the dysfunction that occurs with age
Comment: Strength training improves size and function of Type II fibers, so would be important in reversing muscle loss
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