Optimizing Strength Training in Older Adults
Queens College, The City University of New York
Summary
The objective of the current study is to determine whether lifting lighter loads close to failure improves strength training adaptations and function in older adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. The effect of light loads on physical function 2. The effect of light loads on muscle mass, power, and strength Researchers will compare a light-load, high-repetition program to a standard strength training program. Participants will perform supervised strength training twice per week for 20 weeks.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 65+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females aged 65 years and above * Inactive lifestyle (\< 150 min per week of moderate intensity physical activity) and not regularly participating in a structured strength training program * Planning to reside in the area for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cardiac disease, including Class III or IV congestive heart failure, clinically significant aortic stenosis, history of cardiac arrest, use of a cardiac defibrillator, or uncontrolled angina * Lung disease requiring either oral or injected steroids, or the use of supplemental oxygen…
Interventions
- BehavioralStrength training
This intervention involves strength training with lighter loads and higher repetitions.
- BehavioralStrength training
This intervention involves conventional strength training with higher loads and moderate repetitions.
Location
- Exercise & Aging Lab, Queens CollegeFlushing, New York