The Supplemental Benefits of Strength Training for Aerobically Active Postmenopausal Women

This study examined the supplemental benefits of strength training in aerobically active postmenopausal women. Eighteen women (61-71 yrs) who had been participating in regular aerobic exercise for the preceding 8 months were randomly assigned to control ( n = 9) and experimental ( n = 9) groups. Bot...

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Published in:Journal of aging and physical activity 1995-10, Vol.3 (4), p.332-339
Main Authors: Morgan, Amy L., Ellison, Jody D., Chandler, Margaret P., Ckodzko-Zajko, Wojtek J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerobic exercise
Aerobics
Body composition
Exercise
Older people
Physical fitness
Postmenopausal women
Repetition
Resistance
Sports training
Strength training
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Summary:This study examined the supplemental benefits of strength training in aerobically active postmenopausal women. Eighteen women (61-71 yrs) who had been participating in regular aerobic exercise for the preceding 8 months were randomly assigned to control ( n = 9) and experimental ( n = 9) groups. Both groups continued aerobic exercise 3 times a week for the 8-week training period. In addition, the experimental group performed 3 sets (8–12 repetitions) of standard knee extension and flexion exercises at 80% of their 1-repetition maximum (1-RM). In the experimental group, highly significant increases in knee flexion and extension strength were observed. No changes in strength were noted in the control subjects. There were no significant changes in body composition for either group. The data suggest that aerobically active older individuals can greatly increase strength with resistance training, which is consistent with recent recommendations that resistance training should be used to supplement aerobic exercise.
ISSN:1063-8652
1543-267X
DOI:10.1123/japa.3.4.332