Erschienen in:
22.07.2020 | Original Article
Suspension training vs. traditional resistance training: effects on muscle mass, strength and functional performance in older adults
verfasst von:
Samuel Domingos Soligon, Deivid Gomes da Silva, João Guilherme Almeida Bergamasco, Vitor Angleri, Ricardo Alessandro Medalha Júnior, Nathalia Fernanda Dias, Sanmy Rocha Nóbrega, Marcelo de Castro Cesar, Cleiton Augusto Libardi
Erschienen in:
European Journal of Applied Physiology
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Ausgabe 10/2020
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Abstract
Purpose
We compared the effects of suspension training (ST) with traditional resistance training (TRT) on muscle mass, strength and functional performance in older adults.
Methods
Forty-two untrained older adults were randomized in TRT, ST (both performed 3 sets of whole body exercises to muscle failure) or control group (CON). Muscle thickness (MT) of biceps brachii (MTBB) and vastus lateralis (MTVL), maximal dynamic strength test (1RM) for biceps curl (1RMBC) and leg extension exercises (1RMLE), and functional performance tests (chair stand [CS], timed up and go [TUG] and maximal gait speed [MGS]) were performed before and after 12 weeks of training.
Results
MTBB increased significantly and similarly for all training groups (TRT 23.35%; ST 21.56%). MTVL increased significantly and similarly for all training groups (TRT 13.03%; ST 14.07%). 1RMBC increased significantly and similarly for all training groups (TRT 16.06%; ST 14.33%). 1RMLE increased significantly and similarly for all training groups (TRT 14.89%; ST 18.06%). MGS increased significantly and similarly for all groups (TRT 6.26%; ST 5.99%; CON 2.87%). CS decreased significantly and similarly for all training groups (TRT − 20.80%; ST − 15.73%). TUG decreased significantly and similarly for all training groups (TRT − 8.66%; ST − 9.16%).
Conclusion
Suspension training (ST) promotes similar muscle mass, strength and functional performance improvements compared to TRT in older adults.