scholarly journals Effects of High-Speed Versus Traditional Resistance Training in Older Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 194173812110152
Author(s):  
Itamar P. Vieira ◽  
Patrícia C. B. Lobo ◽  
James Fisher ◽  
Rodrigo Ramirez-Campilo ◽  
Gustavo D. Pimentel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Leg Press ◽  
Traditional Resistance Training ◽  
Medicine Ball

Background: The losses of strength, agility, balance, and functionality caused by aging are harmful to the elderly population. Resistance training (RT) may be an efficient tool to mitigate such neuromuscular decline and different RT methods can be used. Therefore, it is important to investigate the different responses to different training methods. Hypothesis: Eight weeks of traditional resistance training (TRT) are expected to promote similar results to high-speed training (HST) in physical functional performance (PFP) and quality of life in the elderly. Study Design: A clinical trial. Level of Evidence: Level 3. Methods: Participants (n = 24) with a mean age of 67.8 ± 6.3 years completed 8 weeks of RT. They were allocated into HST (n = 12) and TRT (n = 12). TRT involved training with 10 to 12 repetitions at controlled velocity until momentary muscle failure, while HST involved performing 6 to 8 repetitions at 40% to 60% of 1 repetition maximum (1RM) at maximum velocity. Pre- and posttraining, the participants were tested for (1) maximum strength in the 45° leg press and chest press; (2) PFP in the 30-second chair stand, timed-up-and-go (TUG), and medicine ball throw test; and (3) quality of life. Results: Both groups improved muscle strength in the 45° leg press, with greater increases for TRT (HST: +21% vs TRT: +49%, P = 0.019). There was no change in chest press strength for HST (−0.6%) ( P = 0.61), but there was a significant increase for the TRT group (+21%, P = 0.001). There was a similar improvement ( P < 0.05) for both groups in TUG (HST: 7%; TRT: 10%), chair stand (HST: 18%; TRT: 21%), and medicine ball throwing performance (HST: 9%; TRT: 9%), with no difference between groups ( P = 0.08-0.94). Emotional aspect significantly increased by 20% ( P = 0.04) in HST and 50% ( P = 0.04) in TRT. Conclusion: Both TRT and HST are able to promote improvements in functional performance in the elderly with greater in strength gains for TRT. Therefore, exercise professionals could choose based on individual characteristics and preferences. Clinical Relevance: The findings provide important insights into how health care professionals can prescribe HST and TRT, considering efficiency, safety, and individual aspects.

Corrigendum to “High-speed resistance training in elderly women: Effects of cluster training sets on functional performance and quality of life” [Exp. Gerontol. 110 (September 2018) 216–222]

2019 ◽  
Vol 120 ◽  
pp. 113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo ◽  
Cristian Alvarez ◽  
Antonio García-Hermoso ◽  
Carlos Celis-Morales ◽  
Robinson Ramirez-Velez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Training Sets

High-speed resistance training in elderly women: Effects of cluster training sets on functional performance and quality of life

2018 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 216-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo ◽  
Cristian Alvarez ◽  
Antonio Garcìa-Hermoso ◽  
Carlos Celis-Morales ◽  
Robinson Ramirez-Velez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Training Sets

scholarly journals Effects of resistance training in individuals with knee osteoarthritis

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 589-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grazielle Cordeiro Aguiar ◽  
Samira Gonçalves Rocha ◽  
Gisele Aparecida da Silva Rezende ◽  
Marcela Rêgo do Nascimento ◽  
Paula Luciana Scalzo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Short Form ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Womac Pain ◽  
Abdominal Muscles ◽  
Knee Oa ◽  
Sf 36

Abstract Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, is considered the main cause of pain and disability in the elderly. Objective: To evaluate the effect of systematic muscle strength training on functional performance and quality of life in individuals with knee OA. Methods: Subjects with knee OA (n = 27, 46 - 76 years) completed the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Medical Outcomes Short-Form 36-item Health Survey (SF-36), and visual analog scale (VAS) questionnaires, musculoskeletal assessments, and 10-repetition maximum and timed 10-meter walk tests both before and after training. The training consisted of an exercise resistance program and stretches for 12 weeks (three sessions of 80 each per week). Results: Twenty-two subjects completed the training. Reduced overall scores and WOMAC physical function indicated improved functional performance (p < 0.001) as well as increased gait speed (p < 0.001). The perception of pain decreased after training, as evidenced by the VAS, WOMAC pain domain, and SF-36 scores (p < 0.001). Quality of life improvements occurred primarily in the areas of pain, functional capacity, and SF-36 physical aspects. No change in body mass index was noted (p = 0.93). Conclusion: Our results indicate that the combination of resistance training for the quadriceps, gluteus, and abdominal muscles could be a viable alternative to improving functionality and quality of life in patients with knee OA. However, more studies are necessary to confirm our findings.

Reply to the commentary on: High-speed resistance training in elderly women: Effects of cluster training sets on functional performance and quality of life

2019 ◽  
Vol 123 ◽  
pp. 34-35
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo ◽  
Cristian Alvarez ◽  
Antonio García-Hermoso ◽  
Carlos Celis-Morales ◽  
Robinson Ramirez-Velez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Training Sets

scholarly journals Effects of bodyweight and traditional resistance training on the functionality of elderly people: a randomized clinical trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 180
Author(s):  
Gabriel Vinicius Dos Santos ◽  
Antonio Gomes De Resende Neto ◽  
Leury Max Da Silva Chaves ◽  
Leticia Correia De Jesus ◽  
Alan Bruno Silva Vasconcelos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Weight Training ◽  
Functional Responses ◽  
Traditional Resistance Training ◽  
Perception Of Quality ◽  
Grip Test

Introduction: Bodyweight training is a method that aims to improve physical fitness without the use of implements to generate overload, being an alternative to traditional resistance training. However, there are still few studies analyzing its effects on the functionality of active older women. Objective: To compare the effects of body weight training with traditional resistance training on functionality of active older women. Methods: Thirty-three older women (64.42 ± 4.22 years) completed twelve weeks of intervention and were randomized into three groups: Bodyweight Training (BWT: n = 13), Traditional Resistance Training (TT: n = 13) and Control (CG: n = 7). Functional responses were assessed using the Sit and Stand (SL), Gallon Jug Shelf Transfer (GJST), Stand Up (LPDV), Time Up and Go (TUG), Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), Isometric Dead Lift (IDL) and Hand Grip Test. Self-perception of quality of life was assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. Results: After 12 weeks of intervention, TT demonstrated significant improvements in SL (3.23%), TUG (-6.06%) and WHOQOL-BREF (7.62%) tests. The BWT provided significant improvement in the IDL test (10.32%) and both experimental groups showed significant improvements in GJST (TT = -7.59% and BWT = -7.62%) and LPDV (TT = -9.28% and BWT = -12.25%) in relation to the initial values. Conclusion: Both programs proved to be effective for improving the functionality of the older women. Considering the similarity in the magnitude of the effects, BWT may be a viable, practical and inexpensive alternative to TT for this population.Keywords: aging, functional training, body weight training, daily activities, health, quality of life.

scholarly journals Effects of different doses of high-speed resistance training on physical performance and quality of life in older women: a randomized controlled trial

2016 ◽  
Vol Volume 11 ◽  
pp. 1797-1804 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo ◽  
Daniela Díaz ◽  
Cristian Martínez ◽  
Pablo Valdés-Badilla ◽  
Pedro Delgado-Floody ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Different Doses

scholarly journals Impact of a three-month resistance training program for elderly persons with knee osteoarthritis residing in the community of Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 950-957
Author(s):  
Rosa Sá de Oliveira Oliveira Neta ◽  
◽  
Frank Kleber de Lima Jr. ◽  
Tiago Delfino Paiva ◽  
Mayra Carmem de Medeiros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Santa Cruz ◽  
Resistance Training Program

Abstract Objective: to evaluate the impact of a three-month resistance exercise program on the pain and functionality of elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis from the city of Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte. Method: a quasi-experimental study was performed with 13 elderly patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, who underwent a resistance training program twice a week for 12 weeks. Pain, muscle strength, functionality, quality of life and patient satisfaction were evaluated using the following instruments: the visual analog scale, one repetition maximum testing, the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, the Timed Up and Go Test, the 6-minute walk Test, the Short Form (36) Health Survey and the Likert scale. The paired T-test and ANOVA for repeated measures were used for statistical analysis. Results: the mean age of the patients was 62.0 (±10.0) years. At the end of the study, the pain, muscle strength, functional status and some areas of quality of life of the elderly had improved. Conclusion: resistance exercises were an effective and safe method of improving the pain, muscle strength, functionality and quality of life of the population studied. The elderly should be encouraged to perform supervised strength training therapy.

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