scholarly journals Effects Of A 12-week Periodized Resistance Training Program On Markers Of Inflammation In Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (8S) ◽  
pp. 365-365
Author(s):  
Jared Moore ◽  
Timothy Macaulay ◽  
Todd Schroeder
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Resistance Training Program ◽  
Markers Of Inflammation

Effects of a 6-Week Resistance-Training Program on Functional Fitness of Older Adults

2002 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 443-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinicius Cavani ◽  
Constance M. Mier ◽  
Anthony A. Musto ◽  
Nanette Tummers
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Resistance Training Program ◽  
Before And After

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of 6 weeks of stretching and moderate-intensity resistance training on older adults’ functional fitness. Twenty-two older adults (69 ± 1 year) participated in a resistance-training program, and 15 (70 ± 4 years) participated in a control group. Training involved 3 sessions per week, each consisting of 1 set of 12–15 repetitions of lower and upper body exercises on resistance machines. Before sessions, participants performed 20 min of stretching exercises. A recently developed test battery (Rikli & Jones, 1999) to assess the physical parameters associated with independent functioning in older adults was performed before and after training. The combined stretching and resistance exercise resulted in significant (p≤ .008) improvements on all the functional tests except the 6-min walk. The results indicate that moderate-intensity resistance training in conjunction with stretching can improve functional fitness in older adults, enabling them to more easily perform activities of daily living.

Efficacy of an 8-Week Resistance Training Program in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Breanne S. Baker ◽  
Kelsey J. Weitzel ◽  
Lisa A. Royse ◽  
Kristin Miller ◽  
Trent M. Guess ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Resistance Training Program ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Training Interventions ◽  
Positive Effects

Older adults are challenged with aging-related declines in skeletal muscle mass and function. Although exercise interventions of longer duration typically yield larger changes, shorter-term interventions may kick-start positive effects, allowing participants to begin engaging in more activity. This study aimed to determine whether 8 weeks of a resistance training program (Stay Strong, Stay Healthy [SSSH]) improved dynamic muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and sleep. Inactive adults aged ≥60 years were randomized into SSSH (n = 15), walking (WALK; n = 17), or control (CON; n = 14) groups. The SSSH and WALK groups met 2 times per week for 60 min. The participants completed pre/post general health, activity, and sleep questionnaires; DXA scans; and functional tasks. One-way repeated-measures multivariate analysis of variance was used to determine interactions and decomposed using repeated-measures analysis of variance. SSSH improved sit-to-stand performance, back scratch distance, and sleep quality and reported more auxiliary physical activity than WALK or CON (p < .05). Resistance training interventions in sedentary older adults can improve physical function and encourage additional activity in 8 weeks.

Effect of a Resistance Training Program on Sarcopenia and Functionality of the Older Adults Living in a Nursing Home

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 829-836 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Martín del Campo Cervantes ◽  
M. Habacuc Macías Cervantes ◽  
Rebeca Monroy Torres
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Resistance Training Program
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