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Gender, Success, and Drop-Out during a Resistance Exercise Program in Community Dwelling Old Adults.
Geirsdottir, O G; Chang, M; Briem, K; Jonsson, P V; Thorsdottir, I; Ramel, A.
Afiliación
  • Geirsdottir OG; The Icelandic Gerontological Research Center, Reykjavik, Iceland.
  • Chang M; Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland.
  • Briem K; The Icelandic Gerontological Research Center, Reykjavik, Iceland.
  • Jonsson PV; Department of Sport Science, School of Science and Engineering, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland.
  • Thorsdottir I; Department of Physiotherapy, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland.
  • Ramel A; The Icelandic Gerontological Research Center, Reykjavik, Iceland.
J Aging Res ; 2017: 5841083, 2017.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28890833
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Resistance exercise training can be effective against sarcopenia. We identified predictors of drop-out and compared physical outcomes between men and women after such training.

METHODS:

Subjects (N = 236, 73.7 ± 5.7 years) participated in a 12-week resistance exercise program. Outcome variables were measured at baseline and endpoint.

RESULTS:

Drop-out was 11.9% and not significantly different between genders. Drop-outs were significantly older and had poorer strength and physical function in comparison to completers. Anthropometrics, QoL, and cognitive function were not related to drop-out. According to multivariate analysis, gait speed and physical activity were the strongest predictors of drop-out. After the training, gains in lean mass or appendicular muscle were significantly higher in men than women; however relative gains in appendicular muscle as well as absolute improvements in strength and function were similar in men and women, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS:

Participants who drop out are older, have poorer physical function, and are less physically active. Old women do not drop out more frequently than men and show meaningful improvements in relevant outcomes similar to men after such a training program. The trial is registered at the US National Library of Medicine (NCT01074879).

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Tipo de estudio: Prognostic_studies Aspecto: Determinantes_sociais_saude Idioma: En Revista: J Aging Res Año: 2017 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Islandia

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Tipo de estudio: Prognostic_studies Aspecto: Determinantes_sociais_saude Idioma: En Revista: J Aging Res Año: 2017 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Islandia
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