The aims of this study were to: 1. Compare the effects of low-dose Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training on untrained healthy older adults' quality-of-life, functional capacity, and strength. 2. Qualitatively explore perceptions of Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training in older adults. Older adults are defined as being 60 or more years of age.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
38
Leg Press resistance training at 60% one-rep-max for three sets of five repetitions
Leg Press resistance training at 60% one-rep-max for five sets of five repetitions
Northumbria University
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Quality-of-life
Participant quality of life (measured through focus group questions \& SF-36)
Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.
Balance
Using the biodex to do a 3 x 20s double-foot eyes-open balance test on Level 6.
Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.
6-minute Walk Test
A "brisk"-paced 6-minute walk test.
Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.
Timed-up-and-go
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: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.
30-second sit-to-stand (30s-Sit-to-Stand)
Maximal amount of repetitions a participant can stand up from a chair in 30-seconds.
Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.
Strength
Participants one-repetition max on leg press machine.
Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.
Body Mass Index
Mass and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m\^2
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Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.
Strength-to-mass Ratio
Mass and Leg Press 1RM will be combined to calculate strength-to-mass ratio.
Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.
Leg press one-rep-max velocity pre-to-post
Velocity (m/s) of leg press measured at post-intervention, using baseline one-rep-max.
Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.