scholarly journals Strength training and protein supplementation improve muscle mass, strength, and function in mobility-limited older adults: a randomized controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 605-616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sigve Nyvik Aas ◽  
Olivier Seynnes ◽  
Haakon B. Benestad ◽  
Truls Raastad
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Protein Supplementation ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
And Function

Influence of combined resistance training and healthy diet on muscle mass in healthy elderly women: a randomized controlled trial

2015 ◽  
Vol 119 (8) ◽  
pp. 918-925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emelie Strandberg ◽  
Peter Edholm ◽  
Elodie Ponsot ◽  
Britta Wåhlin-Larsson ◽  
Erik Hellmén ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Healthy Diet ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Leg Extension ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Healthy Elderly

The delivery of efficient nonpharmacological treatment to prevent the loss of muscle mass in older adults is a major challenge, and information on the combined effects of training and diet is particularly important. Here we aimed to evaluate the effects of 24 wk of resistance training combined with a healthy dietary approach (n-6/n-3 ratio < 2) in a population of healthy and physically active older women (65-70 years). The three-armed randomized controlled trial included a resistance training + healthy diet group (RT-HD), a resistance training group (RT), and controls (CON). All subjects included in the study were physically active and had low levels of serum inflammatory markers. In accordance with the dietary goals, the n-6/n-3 ratio dietary intake significantly decreased only in RT-HD by 42%. An increase in 1 repetition maximum in leg extension occurred in RT (+20.4%) and RT-HD (+20.8%), but not in CON. Interestingly, leg lean mass significantly increased only in RT-HD (+1.8%). While there were no changes in serum C-reactive protein and IL-6 levels, a significant decrease in serum level of the pro-inflammatory precursor arachidonic acid (−5.3 ± 9.4%) together with an increase in serum n-3 docosahexaenoic acid (+8.3%) occurred only in RT-HD. Altogether, this study demonstrates that the effects of resistance training on muscle mass in healthy older adults can be optimized by the adoption of a healthy diet.

Is Strength Training as Effective as Aerobic Training for Depression in Older Adults? A Randomized Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 79 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena S. Moraes ◽  
Heitor S. Silveira ◽  
Natacha A. Oliveira ◽  
Eduardo Matta Mello Portugal ◽  
Narahyana B. Araújo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Aerobic Training ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled
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