Effect of Suspension Training in the Elderly

Francesco Campa30 enrolled

Overview

This study aimed to analyze the effects of a 12-week suspension exercise training programme on handgrip strength (HG) and anthropometric and bioelectrical impedance parameters in older adults.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Effects of Suspension Training

Interventions

Physical activityOTHER

The suspension device was securely attached to a fixed beam. The suspension programme included an initial 10 min warm-up with very low-intensity joint mobility exercises. The central part of the program had a duration of 40 min and included six exercises in which the level of intensity was based on the inclination of the body. The exercises were performed in a split routine, alternating by segment to prevent joint overload. Finally, participants performed 10 minutes of stretching.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 60 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: non-hypertensive and not receiving hormonal replacement therapy, Exclusion Criteria: performing any regular physical exercise more than once a week over the 6 months preceding the beginning of the study

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Phase angle

Bioelectrical impedance parameter

Time frame: 12 weeks

Body composition

anthropometric measures

Time frame: 12 weeks

Handgrip strength

strength

Time frame: 12 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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