Low-dose Maximal-intent Versus Controlled-tempo Resistance Training on Quality-of-life in Older Adults
- Conditions
- Quality of Life
- Interventions
- Other: Leg Press Resistance Training (3x5)Other: Leg Press Resistance Training (5x5)
- Registration Number
- NCT06124911
- Lead Sponsor
- Northumbria University
- Brief Summary
The aims of this study were to:
1. Compare the effects of low-dose Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training on untrained healthy older adults' quality-of-life, functional capacity, and strength.
2. Qualitatively explore perceptions of Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training in older adults.
Older adults are defined as being 60 or more years of age.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 38
- Participants were eligible if they were between 30-60 years old
- Uninjured
- Had no cardiovascular or neuromuscular conditions
- Had not participated in lower-limb resistance training in the previous six months.
- Participants were excluded if they had either taken part in any lower-limb resistance training in the last six months
- Had underlying health condition(s) that prevented them from participating in resistance training
- Regularly met or exceeded the UK recommended physical activity guideline of 150-minutes of moderate to intense physical activity per week.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Controlled-tempo Resistance Training - 3x5 (CT3x5) Leg Press Resistance Training (3x5) The controlled-tempo group followed a metronome for both eccentric and concentric phases of the leg press with the intention of maintaining a steady three-second concentric and three-second eccentric. This group completed 3 sets of 5 repetitions at 60% one-repetition maximum. Controlled-tempo Resistance Training - 5x5 (CT5x5) Leg Press Resistance Training (5x5) The controlled-tempo group followed a metronome for both eccentric and concentric phases of the leg press with the intention of maintaining a steady three-second concentric and three-second eccentric. This group completed 5 sets of 5 repetitions at 60% one-repetition maximum. Maximal-intent Resistance Training - 3x5 (MI3x5) Leg Press Resistance Training (3x5) The max-intent group were instructed and encouraged to deliberately commit to exerting maximal effort and force during the concentric phase of the leg press with the intention of achieving the greatest velocity possible. This group completed 3 sets of 5 repetitions at 60% one-repetition maximum. Maximal-intent Resistance Training - 5x5 (MI5x5) Leg Press Resistance Training (5x5) The max-intent group were instructed and encouraged to deliberately commit to exerting maximal effort and force during the concentric phase of the leg press with the intention of achieving the greatest velocity possible. This group completed 5 sets of 5 repetitions at 60% one-repetition maximum.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Quality-of-life At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks. Participant quality of life (measured through focus group questions \& SF-36)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Strength-to-mass Ratio At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks. Mass and Leg Press 1RM will be combined to calculate strength-to-mass ratio.
Balance At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks. Using the biodex to do a 3 x 20s double-foot eyes-open balance test on Level 6.
30-second sit-to-stand (30s-Sit-to-Stand) At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks. Maximal amount of repetitions a participant can stand up from a chair in 30-seconds.
Strength At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks. Participants one-repetition max on leg press machine.
6-minute Walk Test At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks. A "brisk"-paced 6-minute walk test.
Timed-up-and-go At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks. Standing from a chair, walking to a point 3 metres away, turn, and return to the chair as quick as possible whilst walking.
Body Mass Index At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks. Mass and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m\^2
Leg press one-rep-max velocity pre-to-post At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks. Velocity (m/s) of leg press measured at post-intervention, using baseline one-rep-max.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Northumbria University
🇬🇧Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom