| Methods |
RCT with 3 groups: PRT, control and aerobic training group
Method of randomisation: not reported
Assessor blinding: no
Participant blinding: no
Loss to follow‐up: 4 in PRT/controls (8 total)
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: Finland
N = 42 total (27 in PRT and control)
Sample: healthy older women
Age: 76‐78 years
Inclusion criteria: born between 1915‐17 (aged 76‐78), no severe diseases or functional impairments, no indications against intensive physical exercise (medical exam and exercise test screening)
Exclusion criteria: not reported |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control and versus endurance (aerobic)
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 4LL
Equipment: variable resistance machines (HUR equipment)
Intensity: 60‐75% of 1RM
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets: 8‐10/3‐4
Program duration: 18 weeks
Setting: gym
Supervision: full
Adherence: 71‐86% (varied depending upon muscle group/exercise type)
2. Control Group: instructed to continue daily routines and not change their physical activity levels
3. Endurance exercise group: 18 weeks of track walking (2 times per week) and step aerobics (once per week) at 50%‐80% of initial maximum heart rate reserve |
| Outcomes |
Strength
Walking speed
Comments on adverse events: no |
| Notes |
Data from PRT and aerobic training group were compared |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
