Comparison of Power Training vs Traditional Strength Training on Physical Function in Older Adults

Balachandran, Anoop; Steele, James; Angielczyk, Daniel; Belio, Mark; Schöenfeld, Brad J.; Quiles, Norberto; Askin, Nicole; Abou‐Setta, Ahmed M

doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.11623

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“…Again, we know that exercise programs that are perceived as being ‘too easy’ act as a deterrent to strength training adherence [ 51 , 57 , 59 ]. Moreover, other benefits of resistance training (for example, increasing bone mineral density and functional capacity), likely require even higher intensities than the intensities that are known to build muscular strength [ 60 , 61 , 62 ]. Taken together, this evidence supports incorporating ‘moderate or higher’ intensity of effort guidance into resistance training programs, as this has been shown to lead to more efficient results, greater satisfaction, and better long-term adherence in our older adult population [ 35 , 51 , 55 , 63 ].…”

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‘A Lot of People Just Go for Walks, and Don’t Do Anything Else’: Older Adults in the UK Are Not Aware of the Strength Component Embedded in the Chief Medical Officers’ Physical Activity Guidelines—A Qualitative Study

Gluchowski

Bilsborough

McDermott

et al. 2022

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Strength recommendations have been embedded within the UK’s Chief Medical Officers’ physical activity guidelines since 2011. In 2019, they were given a more prominent position in the accompanying infographic. However, there is limited evidence that these recommendations have been successful in their population-wide dissemination. This study aimed to explore the engagement of community-dwelling older adults with the guidelines to date and to gain a nuanced understanding of the awareness, knowledge, and action that older adults take to fulfil strength recommendations. A total of fifteen older adults living in the UK participated in one online interview. A general inductive approach was used to generate themes from the data. There were four major themes that were found. 1. The strength component of the physical activity guidelines, 2. Barriers, 3. Motivators, and 4. Solutions. No participants were aware of the strength guidelines. When they were asked what activities they used to fulfil the ‘build strength on at least two-days-per-week′ criteria, walking, yoga, and Pilates were the most common responses. Ageism and strength training misconceptions were major barriers to participation in strengthening exercise. Older adults were much less aware of the benefits of building strength and strength training participation when compared to aerobic activities, so motivators to participation were generally not specific to strength training. Finally, there are several ways that practitioners can overcome the barriers to strength training participation. Solutions to improving the uptake and adherence to strength training participation are likely to be more successful when they include opportunities for social interaction, ability-appropriate challenge, and provide both short- and long-term benefits.

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‘A Lot of People Just Go for Walks, and Don’t Do Anything Else’: Older Adults in the UK Are Not Aware of the Strength Component Embedded in the Chief Medical Officers’ Physical Activity Guidelines—A Qualitative Study

Gluchowski

Bilsborough

McDermott

et al. 2022

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“…73,74) A recent systematic review and meta-analysis reported evidence that power training has benefits on both physical function and on self-reported function. 75) In this section we have limited our discussion to the use of strengthening exercise in the rehabilitation of sarcopenia because of the strength of the available evidence. A discussion of other types of exercise is beyond the scope of this brief article and could be the topic of another review.…”

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Rehabilitation of Older Adults with Sarcopenia: From Cell to Functioning

Frontera

2022

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“…However, the effects of resistance exercise on the lower limbs and the ability of resistance exercise to prevent decline in physical function have not yet been elucidated [ 11 ]. Meanwhile, resistance exercise is recommended for older adults, and it has also been suggested that power training may be useful [ 12 ]. AWs are used in walking exercise, which requires a certain amount of speed and may be similar to power training.…”

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Effect of Ankle Weights as a Frailty Prevention Strategy in the Community-Dwelling Elderly: A Preliminary Report

Akatsu

Manabe

Kawade

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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthy older adults have been less willing to engage in group exercise for fear of contracting this illness. Therefore, there is a need for an effective home-based exercise program to prevent frailty in the elderly. In this study, we assessed the effectiveness of ankle weights as a frailty prevention device for older adults. The study participants were aged 50–90 years and were screened for falls using the Motor Fitness Scale. Participants were divided into two age groups (≤70 and >70 years) for analysis. Older community-dwelling adults were invited to use ankle weights for 3 months. Seventy-five people responded to the invitation. Physical and cognitive status and performance (body composition, grip strength, standing on one leg with eyes open, the 30 s chair stand test (CS-30), Timed Up and Go test, walking speed, body sway, Japanese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment) were assessed before and after 3 months of intervention. CS-30 performance improved during the study. CS-30 reflects lower limb/trunk muscle strength and can be used to indicate the risk of falls. Wearing ankle weights can be recommended for strengthening the muscles of the lower limb and trunk in the elderly.

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Comparison of Power Training vs Traditional Strength Training on Physical Function in Older Adults

Cited by 25 publications

References 65 publications

‘A Lot of People Just Go for Walks, and Don’t Do Anything Else’: Older Adults in the UK Are Not Aware of the Strength Component Embedded in the Chief Medical Officers’ Physical Activity Guidelines—A Qualitative Study

‘A Lot of People Just Go for Walks, and Don’t Do Anything Else’: Older Adults in the UK Are Not Aware of the Strength Component Embedded in the Chief Medical Officers’ Physical Activity Guidelines—A Qualitative Study

Rehabilitation of Older Adults with Sarcopenia: From Cell to Functioning

Effect of Ankle Weights as a Frailty Prevention Strategy in the Community-Dwelling Elderly: A Preliminary Report

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