Can Aerobic Training Improve the Muscular Strength and Power of Older Men?

Dale Lovell; R Cuneo; G Gass

doi:10.1123/japa.18.1.14

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Can Aerobic Training Improve the Muscular Strength and Power of Older Men?

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Can Aerobic Training Improve the Muscular Strength and Power of Older Men?

Dale Lovell, R Cuneo and G Gass

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol.18(1), pp.14-26

2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.18.1.14

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Abstract

aerobic training

older men

muscle mass

This study examined the effect of aerobic training on leg strength, power and muscle mass in previously sedentary, healthy older men (70-80 years). Training consisted of 30-45 min cycle ergometry at 50-70% maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max), 3 times weekly for 16 weeks, then 4 weeks detraining; or non-training (n = 12 both groups). Training increased leg strength, leg power, upper leg muscle mass and VO2 max above pre-training values (21%, 12%, 4%, 15%, respectively; P<0.05). However, all gains were lost after detraining, except for some gain in VO2 max. This suggests that cycle ergometry is sufficient stimulus to improve neuromuscular function in older men, but gains are quickly lost with detraining. For the older population cycle ergometry provides not only the means to increase their aerobic fitness but also increase their leg strength and power and upper leg muscle mass. However during periods of inactivity neuromuscular gains are quickly lost.

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Title: Can Aerobic Training Improve the Muscular Strength and Power of Older Men?
Authors: Dale Lovell (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
R Cuneo (Author) - Princess Alexandra Hospital
G Gass (Author) - Bond University
Publication details: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol.18(1), pp.14-26
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Date published: 2010
DOI: 10.1123/japa.18.1.14
ISSN: 1063-8652
Copyright note: Copyright © 2010 Human Kinetics. Reproduced here in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy.
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449496802621
Output Type: Journal article

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