The acute effects of eccentrically-biased versus conventional weight training in older adults : a randomised controlled cross-over study
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2014
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Background Whilst resistance training has been proven to convey considerable benefits to older people; immediately post-exercise there may be elevated transient risks for cardiac events and falls. Objectives and Measurements We assessed the acute effects of eccentrically-biased (EB) and conventional (CONV) resistance exercise on: platelet number, activation and granule exocytsosis; and mean velocity of centre of pressure displacement (Vm). Design, Setting, Participants and Intervention Ten older adults (7 males, 3 females; 69 ± 4 years) participated in this randomised controlled cross-over study in which they performed EB and CONV training sessions that were matched for total work and a control condition. Results Immediately post-exercise there was a statistically significant difference in platelet count between the control condition, in which it fell (pre 224 ± 35 109/L; post 211 ± 30 109/L: P < 0.05) and CONV in which it increased (pre 236 ± 55 109/L; post 242 ± 51 109/L: P > 0.05). There was no change in platelet activation and granule exocytsosis or Vm following EB and CONV. Conclusions Overall, while minor differences between regimens were observed, no major adverse effect on parameters of platelet function or centre of pressure displacement were observed acutely following either regimen. Eccentrically-biased and conventional resistance exercise training regimens do not appear to present an elevated acute risk in the context of changes to platelet function contributing to a cardiac event or postural stability increasing falls risk for apparently healthy older adults. |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/66165/2/66165.pdf http://www.jfrailtyaging.com/all-issues.html?article=166 Raj, Isaac S., Westfold, Ben, Shield, Anthony, Linden, Matthew, & Bird, Stephen (2014) The acute effects of eccentrically-biased versus conventional weight training in older adults : a randomised controlled cross-over study. Journal of Frailty and Aging, 3(2), pp. 132-138. |
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Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences |
Palavras-Chave | #110600 HUMAN MOVEMENT AND SPORTS SCIENCE #Resistance exercise #Platelets #Postural control |
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