To maintain mobility and autonomy with age, it is crucial to specifically train power (the speed of muscle contraction), because it declines more rapidly than strength or endurance, and walking alone is not enough to stimulate these adaptations.

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Scientific literature confirms that muscle power indeed decreases earlier and more drastically than maximal strength during aging (observational studies, Journal of Gerontology). It is established that maintaining power is a key predictor of functional capacity and fall prevention. Regarding the stimulus, research (RCTs and meta-analyses, Sports Medicine) validates that power training, particularly via plyometric exercises or explosive movements under load, is superior to traditional strength training for improving neuromuscular function in seniors. Walking, while excellent for metabolic and cardiovascular health, does not provide the mechanical tension or the motor unit recruitment speed necessary to counteract this specific loss. The statement is therefore well-supported, although the term 'power' is often confused with simple strength training in common parlance. There is no notable exaggeration here, as power training is an underutilized lever in aging prevention.

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