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Evidence suggests Walking mayincreaseLean mass.
4 studies (5 claims)
Emerging evidence
Typical effective dose 65 (65–65) %across 1 dosed study
Study Claims
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Type | Population | Dosage | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| water-walking intervention | Increases - increased | lower limb lean mass | Human | healthy but inactive older adults | 3 times/week at matched intensity (40-45% to 55-65% heart rate reserve). | Land- versus water-walking interventions in older adults: Effects on body composition.cited 15× |
| diet combined with a long-supervised Nordic walking training | Increases - increased | lean mass | Human | overweight adults | Supervised training 3 times/week | The effects of exercise and diet program in overweight people - Nordic walking versus walking.cited 13× |
| walking combined with exercises to improve balance and strength (W + EX) | Increases - increased | lean mass | Human | individuals 70 yr or older | Not specified (walking combined with balance/strength exercises, frequency not detailed). | Feasibility and Effects on Muscle Function of an Exercise Program for Older Adults.cited 3× |
| walking-only (WALK) | Increases - increased | lean mass | Human | individuals 70 yr or older | Not specified (walking combined with balance/strength exercises, frequency not detailed). | Feasibility and Effects on Muscle Function of an Exercise Program for Older Adults.cited 3× |