Conclusion Plyometric training is a feasible and safe training option with potential for improving various performance , functional , and health-related outcomes in older persons
Background The aging process is associated with a progressive decline of neuromuscular function , increased risk of falls and fractures , impaired functional performance , and loss of independence .
Plyometric training may mitigate or even reverse such age-related deterioration ; however , little research on the effects of plyometric exercises has been performed in older adults .
Objective The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of plyometric training in older adults .
Effects of 24 Weeks of Whole Body Vibration Versus Multicomponent Training on Muscle Strength and Body Composition in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The purpose s of this study were to analyze the impact of 24 weeks of vibratory and multicomponent training ( MT ) and to determine what type of training creates greater adaptations on body composition and isokinetic strength of the knee and ankle joints in postmenopausal women . Thirty-eight women ( 60.0 ± 6.3 years ) were r and omly assigned to whole body vibration group ( WBVG ) , multicomponent training group ( MTG ) , or a control group . A significant decrease in total fat mass was observed in experimental groups . There were no changes in total lean mass and total bone mineral density in both groups . WBVG and MTG  showed significant increases in isokinetic strength for knee extensors at 60 ° /s and at 270 ° /s . Regarding the ankle joint , there were significant increments in strength for plantar flexion at 60 ° /s in WBVG and at 120 ° /s in the two trainings groups . MTG showed a significant increase in strength for dorsiflexion at 60 ° /s . With respect to eversion and inversion , WBVG and MTG improved strength at 60 ° /s . Also , the WBVG showed increased strength in the ankle evertors at 120 ° /s and both groups showed increased strength in the ankle invertors at 120 ° /s . Twenty-four weeks of whole body vibration or MTs result in positive modifications in total fat mass . These trainings are effective in improving knee extension and stabilizer muscles of the ankle joint strength
Conclusion Plyometric training is a feasible and safe training option with potential for improving various performance , functional , and health-related outcomes in older persons
Background The aging process is associated with a progressive decline of neuromuscular function , increased risk of falls and fractures , impaired functional performance , and loss of independence .
Plyometric training may mitigate or even reverse such age-related deterioration ; however , little research on the effects of plyometric exercises has been performed in older adults .
Objective The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of plyometric training in older adults .