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Case Study Essay Question: Aging
Mickey and Minnie Towns are fraternal twins who weigh 130lbs each. Neither of them has ever trained before and both have extremely sedentary jobs. Both individuals have asked you to prescribe to them a “muscular strength” training program that will also include 3 days per week of running for 30 min (each time). Describe to Mickey and Minnie why, despite engaging in the exact same training program, their training outcomes/results (after 6 months) will be different (for example: Mickey will be able to Bench Press and Leg Press more weight while also being able to complete a 5km race in a quicker time vs. Minnie). Make sure to specifically identify what their physiological differences and adaptations will be.
Book – Exercise Physiology – 11TH 21Powers & Howley: Chapter 17
