A 70-year-old patient asks the PTA about beginning an exercise program.The PTA explains some of the benefits of exercise for this individual.Which of the following is not a benefit of exercise for an individual in this age group?

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High-resistance training exercise has been of significant benefit for sarcopenia. Strength training has been shown to improve insulin-stimulated glucose uptake in both healthy older adults and in individuals with diabetes. Aging muscle may be resistant to insulin-like growth factor (IGF) I. Exercise may be able to help aging muscle that is resistant to IGF-I by reversing this effect. Increased strength leads to improved function and a decreased risk for falls, injuries, and fractures.

A 70-Year-Old Patient Asks the PTA About Beginning an Exercise