Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to compare the effects of two frequencies of high-speed resistance training (HSRT) on physical performance and quality of life of older women. Methods: A total of 24 older women participated in a 12-week HSRT program composed of either two or three sessions/week (equated for volume and intensity). Women were randomized into three arms: a control group (CG, n=8), a resistance training group performing two sessions/week (RT2, n=8), and a resistance training group performing three sessions/week (RT3, n=8). The training program for both experimental groups included exercises that required high-speed concentric muscle actions. Results: No baseline differences were observed among groups. Compared with the CG, both training groups showed similar small to moderate improvements (P
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1797-1804 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Clinical Interventions in Aging |
| Volume | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 13 Dec 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- aging
- clinical article
- control group
- controlled clinical trial
- controlled study
- experimental model
- female
- human
- muscle function
- muscle strength
- physical performance
- quality of life
- randomized controlled trial
- resistance training