Healthy older adults (early aged 60 - 65 yrs) Older adults
Conditions
Interventions
This program was based on Franchi et al. (2019) with some changes, and it follows the guidelines set by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). In the study by Franchi et al., the j
s training plan follows the NSCA'
s advice that beginners should have 80 to 100 contact times per session. This is similar to the 90 contact times (15 reps x 6 sets) that were used in the first four weeks with no activity. It was also
s (2019) prior research. The stepping exercise group comprises bilateral forward and lateral stepping, performed at the identical set and repetition scheme as the high-velocity training group. Accordi
study, the stepping exercise at 20-30 centimetres bench height is equal to the 60% 1RM resistance exercise for thigh muscles
So the training regimen in the first four weeks was set at 30 repetitions
Plyometric exercise program on mini-trampoline,Stepping exercise (Active control),Passive control
Sponsors
Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
60 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy female older age range: 60 to 65 years. 2. Ready to exercise (assessing by Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire Thai version: PARQ) 3. Clinical Stability with no underlying diseases that affect exercise training 4. Capable of understanding and performing instructions in Thai (including reading and writing in Thai). 5. Body Mass Index less than 30 kg/m2 6. Capable of seeing (no visual system diseases or disorder), maintaining boy coordination and having a good grip strength when holding the bar
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Serious respiratory disorders (i.e., asthma or COPD) 2. Cardiovascular diseases (i.e., acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, uncontrolled hypertension, and uncontrolled diabetes) history of heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, and stroke 3. Neurological conditions (i.e., Hemiplegia, Hemiparesis, or Parkinson) 4. Presenting with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal diseases (Low back pain, Achilles tendon rupture, severe osteoarthritis, hip replacement or fracture) for more than one month 5. Presenting with endocrine disorders (hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism) and receiving any hormonal therapy (Testosterone replacement therapy) 6. Psychology signs and symptoms (i.e. anxiety, bipolar, or depression) 7. Involving in resistance and aerobic exercise in the preceding 12 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Force-velocity characteristics (Isokinetic strength) at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. Peak Torque (N.m),Force-velocity characteristics (Isometric strength) at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. Peak Torque (N.m),Force-velocity characteristics (Isokinetic strength) at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. Peak Power (Watts) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Vastus lateralis morphology at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. VL thickness (cm.), VL Pennation angle (deg), VL fascicle length (cm.),Physical function at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. 10-Meter walk test,Physical function at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. Time up and go test (second),Physical function at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. Five times sit to stand test (second),Physical function at 4-week (intermediate time point) and 8-week post-intervention. Handgrip strength (kg.) | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactChawin Sarinukul
Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University
Outcome results
None listed