| Methods |
RCT with 3 groups: PRT, functional training, and PRT with functional training group
Method of randomisation: not reported
Assessor blinding: not reported
Participant blinding: not reported
Loss to follow‐up: 0
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: not reported
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: Greece
N = 25 (15 in multi‐joint resistance training group)
Sample: healthy inactive elderly
Age: mean 68 years
Inclusion criteria: inactive prior to the study, not exhibited anemia, hepatic complications, thyroid disorders or kidney problems, no hypertension, no potential damaging orthopedic and neuromuscular problems.
Exclusion criteria: not reported |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control and versus aerobic
1.PRT
Type of Ex: 3 LL‐ multi‐joint resistance training group
Equipment: Universal exercise machines
Intensity: 90% of 1 RM
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets: 12/3
Duration:10 weeks
Setting: not reported (gym?)
Supervision: full
Adherence: not reported
2. Control group: no training
3. Aerobic ex. group: N = 15, mean age = 69 years, aerobic exercise with light leg weight |
| Outcomes |
Strength measure
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 |
