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 .
The Initial Effects of Low‐Volume Strength Training on Balance in Untrained Older Men and Women
Evidence indicates that leg weakness in older adults is associated with decreased control of balance . The gender-specific implication s of strength training on control of balance in older men and women remains unknown . This study examined the initial adaptations to 12 weeks of low-volume , single-set-to-failure strength training and its effect on quadriceps strength and control of multidirectional balance in previously untrained older men ( n = 11 ) and women ( n = 11 ) 59–83 years of age .  Leg strength increased 23–30 % ( p < 0.001 ) across genders ; however , the effect on balance varied between genders . No significant changes were noted in the women , whereas 37 % ( p < 0.014 ) more sway in the medial-lateral direction was noted in the men , with no change in the anterior-posterior direction . These results demonstrate that this training protocol may not be effective for improving balance and may lead to worsening of balance in older men
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 .