| Methods |
RCT (randomised controlled trial)
Method of randomisation: unclear
Assessor blinding: no
Participant blinding: no
Loss to follow‐up: not reported
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: USA
N = 24
Sample: healthy, sedentary
Age: mean 70.4 years (SD 4)
Inclusion criteria: healthy, sedentary older people
Exclusion criteria: angina or electrocardiographic ischaemia during exercise test, resting BP >160/90, non‐cardiopulmonary limitation of exercise capacity (i.e. claudication, arthritis, cerebrovascular disease) |
| Interventions |
PRT (progressive resistance strength training) versus control
1. PRT
Type of exercises: 4 UL (upper limb), 3LL (lower limb)
Equipment: machines (Universal Gym)
Intensity: high (50‐80% of 1RM)
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/ sets: 8/3
Duration: 12 weeks
Setting: gym
Supervision: not reported
Adherence: not reported
2. Control Group: instructed not to alter their home activity habits |
| Outcomes |
Strength (1 repetition maximum)
Peak aerobic capacity
Comments on adverse events: no |
| Notes |
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| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
