The aims of this study were to: 1. Compare the effects of low-dose Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training on untrained healthy adults' quality-of-life, functional capacity, and strength. 2. Qualitatively explore perceptions of Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
Participants used said unilateral leg press at 60% one-repetition max for either 3 sets x 5 reps, or 5 sets x 5 reps, at either maximal- or controlled-tempo-intent.
Nortuhmbria University
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Quality-of-life
Participant quality of life (focus group questions \& SF-36)
Time frame: The time frame for my testing intervals will be conducted at specific time points: at baseline, Week 1, Week 4, and Week 9, out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.
Balance
Using the biodex SD to do a 3 x 20s double-foot eyes-open balance test on Level 6.
Time frame: The time frame for my testing intervals will be conducted at specific time points: at baseline, Week 1, Week 4, and Week 9, out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.
6-minute Walk Test (6MWT)
a "brisk"-paced 6-minute walk test.
Time frame: The time frame for my testing intervals will be conducted at specific time points: at baseline, Week 1, Week 4, and Week 9, out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.
Timed-up-and-go (TUG)
Standing from a chair, walking to a point 3 metres away, turn, and return to the chair as quick as possible whilst walking.
Time frame: The time frame for my testing intervals will be conducted at specific time points: at baseline, Week 1, Week 4, and Week 9, out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.
30-second sit-to-stand (30s-STS)
Maximal amount of repetitions a participant can stand up from a chair in 30-seconds.
Time frame: The time frame for my testing intervals will be conducted at specific time points: at baseline, Week 1, Week 4, and Week 9, out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.
Strength (1RM)
Participants one-repetition max on leg press
Time frame: The time frame for my testing intervals will be conducted at specific time points: at baseline, Week 1, Week 4, and Week 9, out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.
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BMI
Additional measures calculated from participants test results
Time frame: The time frame for my testing intervals will be conducted at specific time points: at baseline, Week 1, Week 4, and Week 9, out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.
Strength-to-mass
Additional measures calculated from participants test results
Time frame: The time frame for my testing intervals will be conducted at specific time points: at baseline, Week 1, Week 4, and Week 9, out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.