Serious adverse events were rare , and no serious events were reported to be directly related to the exercise programme .
This review provides evidence that PRT is an effective intervention for improving physical functioning in  older people , including improving strength and the performance of some simple and complex activities .
BACKGROUND Muscle weakness in old age is associated with physical function decline .
Progressive resistance strength training ( PRT ) exercises are design ed to increase strength .
OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of PRT on older people and identify adverse events .
Exercise--it's never too late: the strong-for-life program.
OBJECTIVES This investigation determined whether an in-home resistance training program achieved health benefits in older adults with disabilities . METHODS A r and omized controlled trial compared the effects of assigning 215 older persons to either a home-based resistance exercise training group or a waiting list control group . Assessment s were conducted at baseline and at 3 and 6 months following r and omization . The program consisted of videotaped exercise routines performed with elastic b and s of varying thickness . RESULTS High rates of exercise adherence were achieved , with 89 % of the recommended exercise sessions performed over 6 months . Relative to controls , subjects who participated in the program achieved statistically significant lower extremity strength improvements of 6 % to 12 % , a 20 % improvement in t and em gait , and a 15 % to 18 % reduction in physical and overall disability at the 6-month follow-up . No adverse health effects were encountered . CONCLUSIONS These findings provide important evidence that home-based resistance exercise programs design ed for older persons with disabilities hold promise as an effective public health strategy
Serious adverse events were rare , and no serious events were reported to be directly related to the exercise programme .
This review provides evidence that PRT is an effective intervention for improving physical functioning in  older people , including improving strength and the performance of some simple and complex activities .
BACKGROUND Muscle weakness in old age is associated with physical function decline .
Progressive resistance strength training ( PRT ) exercises are design ed to increase strength .
OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of PRT on older people and identify adverse events .