No-load resistance training as a promising alternative to stop detraining period due to covid-19 lockdown in older adults - Case report.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
; 39: 431-434, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Restrictions to control the COVID-19 pandemic have caused older adults to stop their usual activities, including physical exercises. The novel approach of isometric no-load resistance training (NLRT) can be an interesting alternative to conventional training to oppose the harmful effects of detraining. We described the design and preliminary evaluation of an eight-week, twice-weekly NLRT program for older adults returning to strength training programs after COVID-19 lockdown. An older woman (66 years, 61.9kg, 158.5cm) and an older man (66 years, 84.1kg, 166.5cm) who were engaged in conventional strength training programs before the first COVID-19 lockdown participated in this case study. We collected muscle thickness measures using a B-mode ultrasound imaging and maximum isometric torque using an isokinetic dynamometer. Our results revealed that NLRT seems to be a good alternative to increase muscle thickness of knee and elbow flexors and extensors muscles in older adults. However, NLRT effects were inconsistent for maximum torque.
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Músculo Esquelético
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Força Muscular
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Treinamento Resistido
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COVID-19
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2024
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