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 .
Effects of Resistance Training on the Sit‐and‐Reach Test in Elderly Women
The study showed the effects of a 10-week resistance training program on flexibility of elderly women ( n = 11 ) between 62 and 78 years of age . The control group was composed of 8 women ( 62 to 73 years old ) who were physically inactive .  Flexibility was evaluated through the sit- and -reach test , performed both before and after the training program . After an initial evaluation , individuals started a training program , which consisted of 8 exercises for the entire body , without the performance of any flexibility exercise . The training program result ed in significant increase ( p < 0.001 ) of flexibility in elderly women ( 13 % ) . No significant differences were found in the control group . We conclude that weight training without performance stretching exercises does increase flexibility in elderly women
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 .