| 1-RM | one-repetition maximum |
| BSA | bovine serum albumin |
| CON | control group |
| CSA | cross-sectional area |
| CT-scan | computed tomography-scan |
| EDTA | ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid |
| FT | fiber typing |
| LEU | leucine group |
| MHC | myosin heavy chain |
| RDA | Recommended Dietary Allowance |
| TBDMS | tert-butyl dimethylsilyl |