Conclusion Frequency of 1–6 sessions per week , training volume of 1–3 sets of 6–15 repetitions and intensity of 30–70%1-RM promoted significant enhancements on muscle strength , muscle power , and functional outcomes .
Therefore , in agreement with previous studies , we suggest that supervised and controlled RT represents an effective intervention in frailty treatment
Aim Exercise is one of the most important components in frailty prevention and treatment .
Therefore , we systematic ally review ed the effect of resistance training ( RT ) alone or combined with multimodal exercise intervention on muscle hypertrophy , maximal strength , power output , functional performance , and falls incidence in physically frail elderly .
Residual effects of muscle strength and muscle power training and detraining on physical function in community-dwelling prefrail older adults: a randomized controlled trial
Background Although resistance exercise interventions have been shown to be beneficial in prefrail or frail older adults it remains unclear whether there are residual effects when the training is followed by a period of detraining . The aim of this study was to establish the sustainability of a muscle power or muscle strength training effect in prefrail older adults following training and detraining . Methods 69 prefrail community-dwelling older adults , aged 65–94 years were r and omly assigned into three groups : muscle strength training ( ST ) , muscle power training ( PT ) or controls . The exercise interventions were performed for 60 minutes , twice a week over 12 weeks . Physical function ( Short Physical Performance Battery = SPPB ) , muscle power ( sit-to-st and transfer = STS ) , self-reported function ( SF-LLFDI ) and appendicular lean mass ( aLM ) were measured at baseline and at 12 , 24 and 36 weeks after the start of the intervention . Results For the SPPB , significant intervention effects were found at 12 weeks in both exercise groups ( ST : p = 0.0047 ; PT : p = 0.0043 ) . There were no statistically significant effects at 24 and 36 weeks . In the ST group , the SPPB declined continuously after stop of exercising whereas the PT group and controls remained unchanged . No effects were found for muscle power , SF-LLFDI and aLM . Conclusions The results showed that both intervention types are equally effective at 12 weeks but did not result in statistically significant residual effects when the training is followed by a period of detraining . The unchanged SPPB score at 24 and 36 weeks in the PT group indicates that muscle power training might be more beneficial than muscle strength training . However , more research is needed on the residual effects of both interventions . Taken the drop-out rates ( PT : 33 % , ST : 21 % ) into account , muscle power training should also be used more carefully in prefrail older adults . Trial registration This trial has been registered with clinical trials.gov ( NCT00783159
Conclusion Frequency of 1–6 sessions per week , training volume of 1–3 sets of 6–15 repetitions and intensity of 30–70%1-RM promoted significant enhancements on muscle strength , muscle power , and functional outcomes .
Therefore , in agreement with previous studies , we suggest that supervised and controlled RT represents an effective intervention in frailty treatment
Aim Exercise is one of the most important components in frailty prevention and treatment .
Therefore , we systematic ally review ed the effect of resistance training ( RT ) alone or combined with multimodal exercise intervention on muscle hypertrophy , maximal strength , power output , functional performance , and falls incidence in physically frail elderly .