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 .
High-speed resistance training in elderly women: Effects of cluster training sets on functional performance and quality of life
Objective : To compare the effects of 12 weeks of high‐speed resistance training on functional performance and quality of life  in elderly women when using either a traditional‐set ( TS ) or a cluster‐set ( CS ) configuration for inter‐set rest . Methods : Three groups of subjects were formed by block‐ design r and omization as follows : ( i ) control group ( CG , n = 17 ; age , 66.5 ± 5.4 years ) ; ( ii ) 12‐week high‐speed resistance training group under a CS configuration ( CSG , n = 15 ; age , 67.6 ± 5.4 years ) ; and ( iii ) 12‐week high‐speed resistance training group under a TS configuration ( TSG , n = 20 ; age , 68.0 ± 5.3 years ) . Training was undertaken three times per week , including high‐speed resistance training exercises . The main difference between the training groups was the recovery set structure . In the TSG , women rested for 150 s after each set of eight repetitions , whereas the CSG used an interest rest redistribution , such that after two consecutive repetitions , a 30‐s rest was allowed . Results : Group × test interactions were observed for a 10‐m walking speed test , an 8‐foot up‐ and ‐go test , a sit‐to‐st and test , and physical quality of life ( p < 0.05 ; d = 0.12–0.81 ) . The main results suggest that both training methods improve functional performance and quality of life , however , the CS configuration induced significantly greater improvements in functional performance and quality of life than the TS configuration . Conclusion : These results should be considered when design ing appropriate and better resistance training programs for older adults . HighlightsFunctional performance and quality of life may be hindered during aging . High‐speed resistance‐training may increase functional performance and quality of life . High‐speed resistance‐training may be particularly effective using a cluster training sets configuration
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 .