Resistance training improves single leg stance performance in older adults

    Authors

    A. M. Gonzalez; G. T. Mangine; M. S. Fragala; J. R. Stout; K. S. Beyer; J. D. Bohner; N. S. Emerson;J. R. Hoffman

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Aging Clin. Exp. Res.

    Keywords

    Single leg stance; Resistance training; Older adults; Static balance; BALANCE; EXERCISE; Geriatrics & Gerontology

    Abstract

    Age-associated losses in muscle mass, or sarcopenia, are marked by accompanying decrements in strength and muscle quality, impairing balance and increasing the risk for falls. Although progressive resistance training has been widely accepted as an appropriate modality for the treatment of sarcopenia, it has yet to offer consistent results in terms of improved balance. The purpose of the present research was to investigate the effects on static balance performance following a 6-week full-body progressive resistance training program in untrained older adults. Evaluation of magnitude-based inferences indicated the progressive resistance training intervention to be likely beneficial for improving static balance performance. These results were likely related to the strengthening of all major muscle groups by the incorporation of both free weights and resistance machines in the exercise regimen. Our findings support the use of progressive resistance training for untrained older adults to improve balance.

    Journal Title

    Aging Clinical and Experimental Research

    Volume

    26

    Issue/Number

    1

    Publication Date

    1-1-2014

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    89

    Last Page

    92

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000330587300014

    ISSN

    1594-0667

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