The Effects of Low- and High-intensity Resistance Exercise on Force-velocity Characteristics in Older Adults

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven56 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to compare the impact of high- and low-intensity resistance exercise on force-velocity characteristics, muscle mass and inflammatory processes in older adults. As all training protocols are designed to end with maximal effort, effects are expected to be similar between groups.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Effects of Strength Training in Older Adults

Interventions

Strength trainingOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 60 YearsMax age: 80 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * age 60 to 80 years Exclusion Criteria: * Knee or hip prothesis * Systematic training * Cardiovascular disease * Acute lower back pain * Dementia

Locations (1)

Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences

Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in force-velocity characteristics of knee extensors

Time frame: Baseline, 12weeks, 6 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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