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The Effect of Progressive Resistance Training on Functionality and Handgrip Strength in the Older Individuals of a Community: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2022; Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.; Volume: 25; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1089/rej.2021.0029

1557-8577

Luiz Sinésio Silva Neto, Cláudio Gouvêa dos Santos, Andréia Travassos, Andreia Bruno Figueiredo, Daniella Pires Nunes, Thiago dos Santos Rosa, Fabrício Cavalcante Frauzino, Wesquisley Vidal de Santana, Luís Fernando Castagnino Sesti, Genildo Ferreira Nunes, Emerson Moura Ribeiro, Neila Barbosa Osório,

Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

Muscle weakness is associated with negative outcomes, in addition to being related to the pathogenesis of frailty and functional disability in the older individuals. Muscle strength and functionality are considered biomarkers of aging. Progressive resistance training (PRT) is a type of training that has been the subject of studies as it presents itself as a therapeutic option to fight the reduction of muscle strength and functionality in older individuals. However, few studies have assessed the clinically relevant gains in the levels of muscle strength and functionality of older individuals after PRT, in addition to the need of testing new PRT approaches, including individualization and periodization in training programs. Therefore, this article aims to assess the effect of an individual and periodized PRT protocol on handgrip strength (HS) and functionality in older individuals. Thus, the study sample included 69 older individuals, divided into 2 groups: case (n = 41) and control (n = 28). The case group participated in a PRT protocol for 12 weeks, with two weekly sessions. When compared to the control group, which received only health education, the individuals in the case group had a greater magnitude of improvement in all variables related to the assessed functionality (Timed up and go test, gait speed, and HS), proving the applicability of the assessed protocol to improve strength and functionality in the older individuals of a community.