Does doing short daily resistance exercises improve movement and reduce pain in older adults?

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1 min readUpdated May 18, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

Regarding 'Does doing short daily resistance exercises improve movement and reduce pain in older adults?': The available evidence leans toward this being likely, but more research is needed for certainty.

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Engaging in brief, low-volume resistance exercise bouts lasting one to ten minutes daily is associated with improved movement capacity in older adults and reduced musculoskeletal pain in individuals with chronic neck and shoulder discomfort, highlighting the potential of fragmented exercise to enhance daily function and well-being.

Resistance Exercise Minimal Dose Strategies for Increasing Muscle Strength in the General Population: an Overview
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Resistance Exercise Minimal Dose Strategies for Increasing Muscle Strength in the General Population: an Overview

DOI: 10.1007/s40279-024-02009-0

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