Effect of traditional resistance and power training using rated perceived exertion for enhancement of muscle strength, power, and functional performance

The present study compared the effects of 12 weeks of traditional resistance training and power training using rated perceived exertion (RPE) to determine training intensity on improvements in strength, muscle power, and ability to perform functional task in older women. Thirty healthy elderly women...

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Published in:AGE 2016-04, Vol.38 (2), p.42-42, Article 42
Main Authors: Tiggemann, Carlos Leandro, Dias, Caroline Pieta, Radaelli, Regis, Massa, Jéssica Cassales, Bortoluzzi, Rafael, Schoenell, Maira Cristina Wolf, Noll, Matias, Alberton, Cristine Lima, Kruel, Luiz Fernando Martins
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aging
Aging - physiology
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Cell Biology
Exercise
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Geriatrics/Gerontology
Healthy Volunteers
Humans
Laboratories
Life Sciences
Middle Aged
Molecular Medicine
Muscle strength
Muscle Strength - physiology
Older people
Physical education
Physical Exertion - immunology
Physical fitness
Resistance Training - methods
Respiration
Strength training
Time Factors
Velocity
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Summary:The present study compared the effects of 12 weeks of traditional resistance training and power training using rated perceived exertion (RPE) to determine training intensity on improvements in strength, muscle power, and ability to perform functional task in older women. Thirty healthy elderly women (60–75 years) were randomly assigned to traditional resistance training group (TRT; n  = 15) or power training group (PT; n  = 15). Participants trained twice a week for 12 weeks using six exercises. The training protocol was designed to ascertain that participants exercised at an RPE of 13–18 (on a 6–20 scale). Maximal dynamic strength, muscle power, and functional performance of lower limb muscles were assessed. Maximal dynamic strength muscle strength leg press (≈58 %) and knee extension (≈20 %) increased significantly ( p  
ISSN:0161-9152
2509-2715
1574-4647
2509-2723
DOI:10.1007/s11357-016-9904-3