- Title
- Pilot randomized controlled trial: elastic-resistance-training and lifestyle-activity intervention for sedentary older adults
- Creator
- Lubans, David R.; Mundey, Chris M.; Lubans, Nicole J.; Lonsdale, Chris C.
- Relation
- Journal of Aging and Physical Activity Vol. 21, Issue 1, p. 20-32
- Relation
- http://journals.humankinetics.com/japa-back-issues/japa-volume-21-issue-1-january/pilot-randomized-controlled-trial-elastic-resistance-training-and-lifestyle-activity-intervention-for-sedentary-older-adults
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Date
- 2013
- Description
- The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and feasibility of a resistancetraining (RT) and lifestyle-activity program for sedentary older adults. Eligible participants (N = 44) were randomized to an 8-wk intervention or a control group. The primary outcome was lower body muscle strength, and participants completed a range of secondary outcomes. There was a significant group-by-time interaction for lower body muscle strength (difference = 3.9 repetitions [reps], 95% CI = 2.0–5.8 reps; p < .001; d = 1.0). Changes in secondary outcomes were generally small and not statistically significant. Attendance and program satisfaction were both high. A combined elastic-tubing RT and lifestyle-activity program delivered in the community setting is an efficacious and feasible approach to improve health in sedentary older adults.
- Subject
- strength training; physical activity; fitness; behavior change
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1301063
- Identifier
- uon:20215
- Identifier
- ISSN:1063-8652
- Language
- eng
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