Does 12 weeks of slow resistance training increase tendon and aponeurosis stress in elderly men?

Resistance Training & Tendon Stress1 min readUpdated June 2, 2026

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We analyzed the available evidence and found that 12 weeks of slow resistance training appears to increase stress levels in tendons and aponeuroses in healthy elderly men aged 69–70 [1]. This means the connective tissues in the legs were exposed to higher mechanical forces during and after the...

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June 2, 2026·Last updated June 2, 2026
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