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Tment control, walking speed, functional independence, cognitive performance and self esteem.

Resistance training is excellent as an injury preventer, correctly prescribed exercise can aid in lower back pain prevention and management, it also aids in maintaining bone mass which is vital in the elderly community (Wescott, 2012). 

References 

Garber, C. E., Blissmer, B., Deschenes, M. R., Franklin, B. A., Lamonte, M. J., Lee, I. M., … & Swain, D. P. (2011). Quantity and quality of exercise for developing and maintaining cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, and neuromotor fitness in apparently healthy adults: guidance for prescribing exercise.

Haff, G. G., & Triplett, N. T. (Eds.). (2015). Essentials of strength training and conditioning 4th edition. Human kinetics.

Westcott, W. L. (2012). Resistance training is medicine: effects of strength training on health. Current sports medicine reports, 11(4), 209-216.

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