The Effects of Plyometric and Agility Training on Balance and Functional Measures in Middle Aged and Older Adults

Meagan Fishbeck; Jeffrey Janot; Chelsea Heil; Emily Alsheskie; Alyssa Daleiden; Elizabeth Erickson; Sue Lynn Myhre; Nicole Somerville

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The Effects of Plyometric and Agility Training on Balance and Functional Measures in Middle Aged and Older Adults

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The Effects of Plyometric and Agility Training on Balance and Functional Measures in Middle Aged and Older Adults

Meagan Fishbeck, Jeffrey Janot, Chelsea Heil, Emily Alsheskie, Alyssa Daleiden, Elizabeth Erickson, Sue Lynn Myhre and Nicole Somerville

Journal of Fitness Research, Vol.2(1), pp.30-40

2013

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Abstract

Human Movement and Sports Science

fall risk

get up and go

30 sec chair stand

power

vertical jump

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of plyometric and agility training on balance and functional ability measures in middle aged and older adults. Methods: Nineteen healthy, active participants (55.1±7.0) were randomized into two groups: training (n = 14) and control (n = 5) for a 6 week training programme. Measures of balance, power, functional ability, and agility were conducted pre- and post-training. Results: The training group significantly (p < .05) improved performance in the 30-sec chair stand, hexagon agility test, and 8-ft up-and-go test. A significant (p < .05) increase in balance was observed only for women in the training group. Conclusion: Plyometric and agility training significantly improves measures of functional ability in men and women in addition to balance in healthy women over 40 years old. This type of training increases the ability to produce quick dynamic movement, which could contribute to reduced fall risk in an aging population.

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Title: The Effects of Plyometric and Agility Training on Balance and Functional Measures in Middle Aged and Older Adults
Authors: Meagan Fishbeck (Author) - University of Wisconsin, United States
Jeffrey Janot (Author) - University of Wisconsin, United States
Chelsea Heil (Author) - University of Wisconsin, United States
Emily Alsheskie (Author) - University of Wisconsin, United States
Alyssa Daleiden (Author) - University of Wisconsin, United States
Elizabeth Erickson (Author) - University of Wisconsin, United States
Sue Lynn Myhre (Author) - University of Wisconsin, United States
Nicole Somerville (Author) - University of Auckland, New Zealand
Publication details: Journal of Fitness Research, Vol.2(1), pp.30-40
Publisher: Australian Institute of Fitness
Date published: 2013
ISSN: 2201-5655
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99448861802621
Output Type: Journal article

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