@article{ref1,
title="Efficacy of an 8-week resistance training program in older adults: a randomized controlled trial",
journal="Journal of aging and physical activity",
year="2020",
author="Baker, Breanne S. and Weitzel, Kelsey J. and Royse, Lisa A. and Miller, Kristin and Guess, Trent M. and Ball, Stephen D. and Duren, Dana L.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1063-8652",
doi="10.1123/japa.2020-0078",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2020-0078"
}