Plyometric Exercise to Improve Rapid Force Production in Older Men

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

42 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-01-29

Study Completion Date

2018-06-19

Brief Summary

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Rapid force production declines as a consequence of ageing. Given the functional relevance of rapid force production, exercise interventions in older adults should aim at improving the capacity to produce force rapidly. To improve this capacity, exercises should be performed with the intention to develop high speeds, as supported by previous work.

Human locomotion fundamentally consists of multi-joint movements and rapidly coupled eccentric-concentric muscle actions, known as stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) activities or plyometrics. Plyometrics might therefore be used to optimize power production. However, there is limited research on the feasibility of plyometrics in older adults and its potential effects on rapid force production and functional capacity. This study will test the feasibility of a 12-week plyometric exercise intervention in older men and compare its effects on rapid force production to a traditional resistance exercise or walking intervention.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Exercise Training

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Plyometric exercise

12-week progressive exercise program, consisting of plyometric exercises such as countermovement jump, forward and sideways step-up.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Exercise intervention

Intervention Type OTHER

12-week progressive training intervention

Resistance exercise

12-week resistance exercise program for the leg muscles (2-4 sets of 8-15 repetitions at 8-15RM, leg press, leg extension, calve extension).

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Exercise intervention

Intervention Type OTHER

12-week progressive training intervention

Walking

12-week progressive walking program.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Exercise intervention

Intervention Type OTHER

12-week progressive training intervention

Interventions

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Exercise intervention

12-week progressive training intervention

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

\-

Exclusion Criteria

* No systematic engagement in (resistance) exercise in the 12-months prior to participation
* Cardiovascular disease
* Neurological disorders
* Cognitive malfunctioning
* Severe knee or hip problems

Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes