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Gender, Success, and Drop-Out during a Resistance Exercise Program in Community Dwelling Old Adults
Joint Authors
Briem, Kristín
Geirsdottir, O. G.
Chang, M.
Jonsson, P.V.
Thorsdottir, I.
Ramel, A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-08-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Abstract EN
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).
American Psychological Association (APA)
Geirsdottir, O. G.& Chang, M.& Briem, Kristín& Jonsson, P.V.& Thorsdottir, I.& Ramel, A.. 2017. Gender, Success, and Drop-Out during a Resistance Exercise Program in Community Dwelling Old Adults. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Geirsdottir, O. G.…[et al.]. Gender, Success, and Drop-Out during a Resistance Exercise Program in Community Dwelling Old Adults. Journal of Aging Research No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Geirsdottir, O. G.& Chang, M.& Briem, Kristín& Jonsson, P.V.& Thorsdottir, I.& Ramel, A.. Gender, Success, and Drop-Out during a Resistance Exercise Program in Community Dwelling Old Adults. Journal of Aging Research. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1170416
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1170416