Journal article
The effect of strength training and short-term detrainingon maximum force and the rate of force developmentof older men
European Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol.109(3), pp.429-435
2010
Abstract
This study examined the effect of strength training (ST) and short-term detraining on maximum force and rate of force development (RFD) in previously sedentary, healthy older men. Twenty-four older men (70-80 years) were randomly assigned to a ST group (n = 12) and C group (control, n = 12). Training consisted of three sets of six to ten repetitions on an incline squat at 70-90% of one repetition maximum three times per week for 16 weeks followed by 4 weeks of detraining. Regional muscle mass was assessed before and after training by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Training increased RFD, maximum bilateral isometric force, and force in 500 ms, upper leg muscle mass and strength above pre-training values (14, 25, 22, 7, 90%, respectively; P < 0.05). After 4 weeks detraining all neuromuscular variables were significantly (P < 0.05) lower than after 16 weeks training but remained significantly (P < 0.05) higher than pre-training levels except for RFD which had returned to pre-training levels. These findings demonstrate that high-intensity ST can improve maximum force and RFD of older men. However, older individuals may lose some neuromuscular performance after a period of short-term detraining and that resistance exercise should be performed on a regular basis to maintain training adaptations.
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- Title
- The effect of strength training and short-term detrainingon maximum force and the rate of force developmentof older men
- Authors
- Dale Lovell (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and EducationR Cuneo (Author) - Princess Alexandra HospitalG Gass (Author) - Bond University
- Publication details
- European Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol.109(3), pp.429-435
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date published
- 2010
- DOI
- 10.1007/s00421-010-1375-0
- ISSN
- 1439-6319
- 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
- 99449241902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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