Abstract
Control of functional diseases of daily life and prevention of care need have recently been considered important. The present article examines the assessment method of muscle strength among the elderly, and reviews the resistance training. With regard to assessment of muscle strength, it is discussed that the muscle strength described by a body weight ratio is possibly used as an index of functional deterioration of nerves and muscles among the elderly. It is also described that the relationship between ADL ability and muscle strength may depend on the muscle strength level. With regard to resistance training, the results of our experiment on muscle strengthening are introduced, and its goal and importance of risk are also mentioned.
