Results indicate that physical exercise has a positive impact on muscle mass and muscle function in subjects aged 65 years and older .
Conclusion Physical exercise has a positive impact on muscle mass and muscle function in healthy subjects aged 60 years and older .
The biggest effect of exercise intervention , of any type , has been seen on physical performance ( gait speed , chair rising test , balance , SPPB test , etc . )
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We observed huge variations in regard to the dietary supplementation protocol s. Based on the included studies , mainly performed on well-nourished subjects , the interactive effect of dietary supplementation on muscle function appears limited
Summary This systematic review summarizes the effect of combined exercise and nutrition intervention on muscle mass and muscle function .
However , any interactive effect of dietary supplementation appears to be limited .
Introduction In 2013 , Denison et al. conducted a systematic review including 17 r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) to explore the effect of combined exercise and nutrition intervention to improve muscle mass , muscle strength , or physical performance in older people .
They concluded that further studies were needed to provide evidence upon which public health and clinical recommendations could be based .
The purpose of the present work was to up date the prior systematic review and include studies published up to October 2015 .
Effects of elastic band resistance training and nutritional supplementation on physical performance of institutionalised elderly — A randomized controlled trial
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of elastic b and resistance training in combination with nutrient supplementation on muscular strength and the ability to perform mobility-related activities of daily living in older adults living in retirement care facilities . DESIGN R and omized controlled trial , with a 6-month intervention period . SETTING A retirement care facility , Vienna , Austria . PARTICIPANTS One hundred and seventeen older adults ( 14 males ( 12 % ) and 103 females ( 88 % ) ) , aged 65 to 97 years ( mean age : 82.8 ± 6.0 ) , having a mini-mental state examination score ≥ 23 and no chronic diseases posing a medical contraindication to training therapy . INTERVENTION Participants were r and omly assigned , but stratified by sex , to one of three intervention groups : supervised resistance exercise training ( RT ) , RT in combination with nutrient supplementation ( RTS ) , or cognitive training group ( CT ) . All interventions were performed two times a week for 6 months . RT was design ed to train all major muscle groups using elastic b and s. The nutrient supplement ( rich in proteins , vitamin D , B2 , B12 ) was distributed every morning as well as after each RT session . MEASUREMENTS A battery of motor ability tests and functional test were performed prior to as well as following 3 months and finally after 6 months of intervention . These tests included isokinetic torque measurements of the knee extensors and flexors in concentric mode at 60 and 120 ° /s , isometric h and grip strength , senior arm-lifting test , chair st and test , maximum walking speed and a 6-minute walking test ( 6 MWT ) . RESULTS A repeated- measures ANOVA analysis revealed significant improvements in physical function of lower ( p=0.002 ) and upper extremities ( p=0.006 ) for RT and /or RTS in comparison to CT . For isokinetic measurements , 6 MWT , and gait speed time effects ( p<0.05 ) were detected without any group × time interaction effects . Dropouts showed lower performance in chair st and test ( p=0.012 ) , 6 MWT ( p=0.003 ) , and gait speed ( p=0.013 ) at baseline than that of the finishers of the study . CONCLUSION Six months of a low intensity resistance exercise using elastic b and s and own body weight is safe and beneficial in improving functional performance of institutionalised older people . Multinutrient supplementation did not offer additional benefits to the effects of RT in improving muscular performance
Results indicate that physical exercise has a positive impact on muscle mass and muscle function in subjects aged 65 years and older .
Conclusion Physical exercise has a positive impact on muscle mass and muscle function in healthy subjects aged 60 years and older .
The biggest effect of exercise intervention , of any type , has been seen on physical performance ( gait speed , chair rising test , balance , SPPB test , etc . )
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We observed huge variations in regard to the dietary supplementation protocol s. Based on the included studies , mainly performed on well-nourished subjects , the interactive effect of dietary supplementation on muscle function appears limited
Summary This systematic review summarizes the effect of combined exercise and nutrition intervention on muscle mass and muscle function .
However , any interactive effect of dietary supplementation appears to be limited .
Introduction In 2013 , Denison et al. conducted a systematic review including 17 r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) to explore the effect of combined exercise and nutrition intervention to improve muscle mass , muscle strength , or physical performance in older people .
They concluded that further studies were needed to provide evidence upon which public health and clinical recommendations could be based .
The purpose of the present work was to up date the prior systematic review and include studies published up to October 2015 .