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 .
Resistance training for chronic heart failure patients on beta blocker medications.
BACKGROUND Resistance training increases the skeletal muscle strength and functional ability of chronic heart failure patients . However , there is limited data regarding the effect of resistance training on the hemodynamic responses and peak oxygen consumption ( peak VO(2 ) ) of chronic heart failure patients treated with beta-blocker . This study examined the effect of resistance training on hemodynamics , peak aerobic capacity , muscle strength and quality of life of chronic heart failure patients on beta-blockers medication . METHODS Fifteen men diagnosed with chronic heart failure were matched to either a resistance training program or non-training control group . At baseline and after 8 weeks of resistance training patients performed both Balke incremental and maximal strength tests and completed quality of life question naires . RESULTS The resistance training group demonstrated a significant increase of walking time and peak VO(2 ) by 11.7 % ( p=0.002 ) and approximately 19 % ( p<0.05 ) , respectively . Peak VO(2 ) was significantly correlated with both walking time ( r=0.54 , p=0.038 ) and change in total weight lifted ( r=0.55 , p=0.034 ) . Quality of life significantly increased by 87 % ( p=0.030 ) . The improvement in quality of life was correlated with post training peak VO(2 ) ( r=0.58 , p=0.025 ) and total weight lifted during the post maximal strength test ( r=-0.52 , p=0.047 ) . CONCLUSIONS The benefits from resistance training for chronic heart failure patients on beta-blocker medication included an increased aerobic and exercise capacity , skeletal muscle strength and most importantly , an improvement in the quality of life , which is the main goal of cardiac rehabilitation programs . Furthermore , with appropriate supervision , it is recommended that resistance exercise be added to the exercise rehabilitation program of these patients when possible
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 .