Background Reductions in muscle strength and poor balance may lead to mobility
limitations in older age. Aims We assessed the effects of long-term once-weekly strength …

Background. Resistance training programs have been found to improve muscle strength,
physical function, and depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older adults. These …

The objective was to assess the physical fitness of older adults participating in a 5-year
multicomponent exercise program. The sample consisted of 138 older adults aged 60–93 …

This study examined the efficacy of a progressive resistance exercise program, using equal
concentric/eccentric (CE) or greater eccentric/concentric (GE) workloads, for increasing …

Methods A parallel group, nonblinded, pilot trial with individuals 70 yr or older randomized to
control group of walking-only (WALK) or an intervention group of walking combined with …

Background Physical activities can prevent disability in elderly. Aims To evaluate the
feasibility and impact on physical function of an adapted physical activity (APA) programme …

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an 8-week supervised exercise program on
physiological measurements during treadmill walking, muscle strength, functional …

Background and Purpose: Many interventions to improve mobility in older adults often
include exercises to address underlying impairments such as strength deficits. Task-oriented …

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a 12-week exercise programme on the
functional status of institutionalised elderly people. Fifteen subjects from two residential …

OBJECTIVES: This paper describes a videotaped, home‐based, strength training program,
titled Strong‐for‐Life and reports on its effectiveness in improving muscle strength …