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Improving Strength, Power, Muscle Aerobic Capacity, and Glucose Tolerance through Short-term Progressive Strength Training Among Elderly People
Published on: July 5, 2017
High velocity power training in older adults
1Department of Physical Therapy, University of Missouri-Columbia, MO 65211-4250, USA. sayerss@missouri.edu
Current Aging Science
|December 22, 2009
Summary
Older adults benefit more from muscle power training than traditional strength training for improved physical function. This review examines power training
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Exercise Science
- Aging and Physical Function
Background:
- The aging US population faces increased functional limitations and disabilities.
- Existing healthcare services may be strained by the growing number of older adults.
- Traditional resistance training is recommended for older adults' strength and health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review research on traditional strength training in older adults.
- To examine the role of muscle power in physical functioning.
- To explore the rationale and literature for high-velocity power training interventions in older adults.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on resistance training and muscle power in older adults.
- Analysis of the contribution of muscle strength versus muscle power to physical function.
- Examination of recent research on power training interventions for older men and women.
Main Results:
- Muscle power is increasingly recognized as more critical for physical functioning than muscle strength in older adults.
- High-velocity power training interventions show promise for improving function in this demographic.
- Current research supports exploring novel power training methods.
Conclusions:
- Muscle power training is a vital consideration for enhancing physical function in aging populations.
- Future research should focus on optimizing power training interventions for older adults.
- Adapting training strategies to prioritize muscle power is crucial for maintaining independence and quality of life in older adults.
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