Publicaties
Strength training does not influence serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Effect of Antihypertensive and Statin Medication Use on Muscle Performance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Performing Strength Training Vrije Universiteit Brussel
OBJECTIVES: Antihypertensive drugs (AHTD) and statins have been shown to have effects beyond their primarily designed purpose; here we investigate their possible effect on muscle performance and strength in older adults following a physical exercise programme.
DESIGN: The Senior PRoject INtensive Training (SPRINT) study is a randomised, controlled clinical trial designed to evaluate the effects of physical exercise on the immune ...
Six weeks of strength endurance training decreases circulating senescence-prone T-lymphocytes in cytomegalovirus seropositive but not seronegative older women Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Background: Ageing is associated with a decline in immune function termed immunosenescence. This process is characterized amongst others by less naive T-cells and more senescent phenotypes, which have been implicated in the pathogenesis of many age-related diseases. Thus far, reports regarding the long-term adaptation effects of exercise on T-cell phenotypes are scant and largely equivocal. These inconsistencies may be due to potential ...
The influence of strength training on muscle activation in elderly persons: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Effects of core strength training using stable versus unstable surfaces on physical fitness in adolescents : a randomized controlled trial Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Variation in strength training with non linear or undulating periodization - A critical review. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Strength training reduces circulating interleukin-6 but not brain-derived neurotrophic factor in community-dwelling elderly individuals Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Training load does not affect detraining's effect on muscle volume, muscle strength and functional capacity among older adults Vrije Universiteit Brussel KU Leuven
Research underlines the potential of low-load resistance exercise in older adults. However, while the effects of detraining from high-load protocols have been established, it is not known whether gains from low-load training would be better/worse maintained. The current study evaluated the effects of 24weeks of detraining that followed 12weeks of high- and low-load resistance exercise in older adults. Fifty-six older adults (68.0±5.0years) ...