In this study, investigators tried to find a useful and safe way of training for the elderly population which can help this population to improve their fitness factors as fast as possible. investigators have tried to see if different intensity training has different effects on the dynamic and static balance of elderly women in different time points (4, 8, and 12 weeks). Investigators hypothesized that Higher intensity would be more effective to improve balance at different time points. The participants were trained twice per week and each session contain 4 exercises ( leg press, leg extension, leg curl, and seated calf raises) and the data have been collected at the pre-test and 4th, 8th, and 12th weeks of intervention.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
High Intensity Training group performed resistance training with the intensity of 80 - 90 % of 1RM with 4 - 6 repetition
Moderate Intensity Training group performed resistance training with the intensity of 65 - 75 % of 1RM with 8 - 10 repetition
Low Intensity Training group performed resistance training with the intensity of 50 - 60 % of 1RM with 12 - 14 repetition
Fit House Bukit Rimao
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Change from Baseline in the Mean of Front Reach Test at 4, 8, and 12 weeks
The distance that subject can lean forward measured in centimetre (cm) with measuring tape. The higher score is better. The minimum is 5 cm and maximum 50 cm
Time frame: Baseline, 4th weeks, 8th weeks, 12th weeks
Change from Baseline in the Mean of Lateral Reach Test at 4, 8, and 12 weeks
The distance that subject can lean to the side measured in centimetre (cm) with measuring tape. The higher score is better. Minimum is 5 cm and maximum is 50 cm
Time frame: Baseline, 4th weeks, 8th weeks, 12th weeks
Change from Baseline in the Mean of One Leg Stand at 4, 8, and 12 weeks
The timed that subject can stand in 1 leg recorded in second using a stop watch. The higher score is better. minimum is 1 second and maximum is 30 second
Time frame: Baseline, 4th weeks, 8th weeks, 12th weeks
Change from Baseline in the Mean of Tandem Stand Test at 4, 8, and 12 weeks
The timed that subject can stand one leg front and one leg back condition recorded in second using a stop watch. The higher score is better. Minimum is 1 second and maximum is 30 second
Time frame: Baseline, 4th weeks, 8th weeks, 12th weeks
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