TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2020//
TI  - Efficacy of an 8-week resistance training program in older adults: a randomized controlled trial
JO  - Journal of aging and physical activity
A1  - Baker, Breanne S.
A1  - Weitzel, Kelsey J.
A1  - Royse, Lisa A.
A1  - Miller, Kristin
A1  - Guess, Trent M.
A1  - Ball, Stephen D.
A1  - Duren, Dana L.
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1063-8652
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2020-0078
ID  - ref1
ER  -