Edilaine F Cavalcante, Witalo Kassiano, Alex S Ribeiro, Bruna Costa, Letícia T Cyrino, Paolo M Cunha, Melissa Antunes, Leandro Dos Santos, Crisieli M Tomeleri, Hellen C G Nabuco, Paulo Sugihara-Júnior, Rodrigo R Fernandes, Ricardo J Rodrigues, Marcelo A S Carneiro, Fábio L C Pina, Márcia M Dib, Denilson C Teixeira, Fábio L Orsatti, Danielle Venturini, Décio S Barbosa, Edilson S Cyrino
PURPOSE: The optimal intensity of resistance training (RT) to improve muscular, physical performance, and metabolic adaptations still needs to be well established for older adults. Based on current position statements, we compared the effects of two different RT loads on muscular strength, functional performance, skeletal muscle mass, hydration status, and metabolic biomarkers in older women. METHODS: One hundred one older women were randomly allocated to perform a 12-wk whole-body RT program (eight exercises, three sets, three nonconsecutive days a week) into two groups: 8-12 repetitions maximum (RM) and 10-15RM...
September 1, 2023: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise