Table 2.
Participant characteristics and training adaptations.
| Old-Pre | Old-Post | Young | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body mass (kg) | 89.8 ± 11.7 | 90.1 ± 11.5 | 89.7 ± 11.7 |
| FFM (kg) | 59.2 ± 6.1 | 59.9 ± 6.4 * | 69.3 ± 8.0 *# |
| FM (kg) | 27.4 ± 7.5 | 27.0 ± 7.2 | 17.2 ± 7.2 *# |
| VL thickness (cm) | 2.18 ± 0.4 | 2.31 ± 0.3 * | 2.8 ± 0.3 *# |
| mCSA (cm2) | 148.9 ± 21.4 | 151.1 ± 21.7 | 201.3 ± 28.9 *# |
| Knee ext—60°/s (N.m) | 154 ± 55 | 173 ± 41 * | 229 ± 46 *# |
| Knee ext—120°/s (N.m) | 125 ± 41 | 142 ± 34 * | 191 ± 36 *# |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation; FFM, fat-free mass; FM, fat mass; VL, vastus lateralis, mCSA, muscle cross-sectional area; ext, extension. *, different from Old-Pre (p < 0.050); #, different from Old-Post (p < 0.050).