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 .
Effectiveness of a home-based strengthening program for elderly males in Italy. A preliminary study
Background and aims : The practice of regular physical exercise has been shown to be effective in slowing the age-related progressive functional deterioration . Most exercise trials have been conducted with supervised training programs . The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a 4-month home-based strength training on strength , function and personal satisfaction . Methods : Ten elderly men ( mean age 68.5 years ) were enrolled for home-based training  one month after completing a 4-month supervised program ; 12 age-matched men served as the control group . Subjects were asked to perform 3 sessions a week consisting of six resistance exercises with elastic b and s involving the major muscle groups of the upper and lower limbs . We had calculated the correlation between the elongation and resistance of the elastic b and s. The subjects were instructed to keep a diary reporting the execution of the session . We measured dynamic concentric strength of the muscle groups involved in the resistance exercises and maximal isometric strength of the knee extensors and elbow flexors before and after the 4- month home training . The Satisfaction Profile ( SAT-P ) question naire was administered before and one month after the completion of the training program for assessing personal satisfaction . Results : The final to baseline comparison showed a non-significant decrease in mean isometric maximal strength values for knee extensors and elbow flexors in the control group , while the exercise group significantly ( p=0.001 ) improved the average baseline values . Maximal dynamic concentric strength values decreased significantly in the control group , while significant improvements were observed in the exercising subjects . The SAT-P question naire did not show any difference in either group from baseline . The adherence-to- protocol rate based on self-report was 78 % . Conclusions : Home training with elastic b and s appears to be an effective low-cost modality of maintaining strength and function in an elderly population
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 .