The Long-term Effects of Training on Muscle Strength and Functionality

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01682330

Enrollment

Registered

2012-09-10

Start date

2011-11-30

Completion date

2011-12-31

Last updated

2012-09-10

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Conditions

Ageing, Functionality, Muscle Strength, Training

Brief summary

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the long-term effects of 1 year of high-intensity fitness training and low-intensity whole-body vibration training on muscle strength and functionality. Therefore, muscle strength and functionality are measured after a 6-yr interval in older adults (65+).

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

65 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* female (+65 years) * participation in previous study De effecten van oefenprogramma's op gezondheids- en fitheidsgerelateerde parameters in een groep van 60-plussers \[The effects of exercise programs on health and fitness-related parameters in a group of people over 60\] * able to perform a maximal strength test on a dynamometer

Exclusion criteria

\- pathologies that prohibit a maximal strength test on a dynamometer

Outcome results