In frail older persons , moderate-to-large beneficial exercise effects were noted on inflammation , muscle strength and physical functioning .
In healthy older persons , effects of resistance training ( most frequently investigated ) on inflammation or muscle strength can be influenced by the exercise modalities ( intensity and rest interval between sets ) .
Muscle strength seemed the most frequently used outcome measure , with moderate-to-large effects obtained regardless the exercise intervention studied .
Similar effects were found in patients with specific diseases .
Summary Exercise has moderate-to-large effects on muscle strength , body composition , physical functioning and inflammation in older adults .
Purpose of review This systematic review reports the most recent literature regarding the effects of physical exercise on  muscle strength , body composition , physical functioning and inflammation in older adults .
Evaluation of a Six-Week Whole-Body Vibration Intervention on Neuromuscular Performance in Older Adults
Abstract Perchthaler , D , Grau , S , and Hein , T. Evaluation of a 6-week whole-body vibration intervention on  neuromuscular performance in older adults . J Strength Cond Res 29(1 ) : 86–95 , 2015— Research in the field of whole-body vibration ( WBV ) for the enhancement of neuromuscular performance is becoming increasingly popular . However , additional underst and ing of optimal WBV training protocol s is still necessary to develop optimal and effective training and prevention concepts , especially for elderly people . The intention of this study was to evaluate a 6-week WBV intervention program based on optimal vibration loads adapted from the literature on lower-limb strength parameters and performance , as well as on perceived exertion according to a subjective rating . A total of 21 older adults were allocated r and omly into either a WBV training or control group ( CO ) . Before and after the intervention period , jump height was measured during a countermovement jump . In addition , isolated isokinetic maximal knee extension and flexion strength , mean power , and work were recorded using a motor-driven dynamometer . Borg 's scale for rating of perceived exertion was used to evaluate the intensity of WBV exercises within each training session . After the intervention period , jump height increased by 18.55 % ( p < 0.001 ) in the WBV group , whereas values of the CO remained unchanged . There were no statistically significant differences in isokinetic maximal strength , mean power , or work values in knee extension or flexion ( all p > 0.05 ) . Finally , the subjective perceived exertion of the WBV exercises and respective training parameters ranged between moderate rating levels of 7 and 13 of Borg 's scale . Our data show that WBV is a feasible and safe training program for elderly people to increase multijoint strength performance of the lower limbs during a countermovement jump . This could help to determine the potential of WBV programs in training of the elderly to prevent age-related reduction of neuromuscular performance
In frail older persons , moderate-to-large beneficial exercise effects were noted on inflammation , muscle strength and physical functioning .
In healthy older persons , effects of resistance training ( most frequently investigated ) on inflammation or muscle strength can be influenced by the exercise modalities ( intensity and rest interval between sets ) .
Muscle strength seemed the most frequently used outcome measure , with moderate-to-large effects obtained regardless the exercise intervention studied .
Similar effects were found in patients with specific diseases .
Summary Exercise has moderate-to-large effects on muscle strength , body composition , physical functioning and inflammation in older adults .
Purpose of review This systematic review reports the most recent literature regarding the effects of physical exercise on  muscle strength , body composition , physical functioning and inflammation in older adults .