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High-speed resistance training in older women: the role of supervision
Ramirez-Campillo R, Martinez C, de la Fuente CI, Cadore EL, Marques MC, Nakamura FY, Loturco I, Caniuqueo A, Canas R, Izquierdo M
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 2017 Jan;25(1):1-9
clinical trial
6/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

Older women participated in a 12-week high-speed resistance training program under two supervisor-to-subject ratio methods (ie, high versus low supervision) to assess its effects on muscle strength, power, functional performance, and quality of life assessed before (T1) and after (T2) intervention. Women were divided into either the control group (CG, n = 15), high supervision group (HSG, n = 30), or low supervision group (LSG, n = 28). The training program included exercises requiring high-speed concentric muscle actions. No differences were observed among groups at T1. Between T1 and T2, the HSG showed a higher (p < 0.05) improvement in muscle strength (ES 0.36 to 1.26), power (ES 0.5 to 0.88), functional performance (ES 0.52 to 0.78), and quality of life (ES 0.44 to 0.82) compared with LSG and CG. High-speed resistance training under closer supervision is more effective for improving muscle strength, power, functional performance, and quality of life in older women.

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