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Effectiveness of Iso-inertial Resistance Training in Physically Active Older Adults

NCT06160089 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2023-12-07

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Summary

Strength training is effective for promoting longevity. The iso-inertial training method is an innovative way to improve strength, but it is unclear whether it improves muscle power and functional variables that are key to develop activities of daily living. The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomised controlled trial at the gymnasium Espai Esport Wellness Center (Granollers) involving physically active older adults (age ≥60). Our goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of a 6-week iso-inertial strength program on the muscle power, physical fitness and risk of falls compared to executing that program with a traditional gravitational strength method. Providing older adults with new, effective methods to preserve their functional capacities is essential for longevity. Also, bringing them into an active environment could encourage a healthier lifestyle and reduce the risk of physical and mental diseases.

Conditions

  • Aged
  • Muscle Strength
  • Resistance Training

Interventions

OTHER

Isoinertial training

For the front lunge and the front lunge with hand grip pull, the participant will be placed frontally on the training device (inertial). Whereas for the side lunge the participant will be placed sideways on the device (homolateral on the scrolling limb). For front and side lunge, a weight shift belt will be used, which will be placed on the waist. For the frontal lunge with hand grip pull, the grip is performed with the upper limb homolateral to the displaced lower limb. The volume and difficulty of execution of the exercises will increase over time. Investigators will instruct the participants to perform the exercises at a given intensity according to the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale. The intensity will increase throughout the training program.

OTHER

Gravitational training

For the front lunge and the front lunge with hand grip pull, the participant will be placed frontally on the training device (gravitational). Whereas for the side lunge the participant will be placed sideways on the device (homolateral on the scrolling limb). For front and side lunge, a weight shift belt will be used, which will be placed on the waist. For the frontal lunge with hand grip pull, the grip is performed with the upper limb homolateral to the displaced lower limb. The volume and difficulty of execution of the exercises will increase over time. Investigators will instruct the participants to perform the exercises at a given intensity according to the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale. The intensity will increase throughout the training program.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
57 Years
Max Age
85 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-11-10
Primary Completion
2023-12-22
Completion
2024-03-08

Countries

  • Spain

Study Locations

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