Rhonda Patrick· PhD
This surprising resilience suggests that the benefits of strength training extend far beyond muscle size, creating lasting neuromuscular adaptations that keep you strong long after the workouts end.
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This surprising resilience suggests that the benefits of strength training extend far beyond muscle size, creating lasting neuromuscular adaptations that keep you strong long after the workouts end.
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These findings underscore the impact resistance training has on neuromuscular function, which extends beyond just muscle size. This suggests that resistance training could be crucial for maintaining muscular functionality later in life, perhaps due to lasting increases in neuromuscular components like acetylcholine receptors.