Suspension Training HIIT Improves Gait Speed, Strength and Quality of Life in Older Adults

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 12-week high-intensity interval exercise (HIIT) training program involving suspension exercises (TRX) on the muscle strength, body composition, gait speed, and quality of life of older adults. A total of 82 older adults were randomly assigned to...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:International journal of sports medicine 2019-02, Vol.40 (2), p.116-124
Main Authors: Jiménez-García, Jose Daniel, Martínez-Amat, Antonio, De la Torre-Cruz, M. J., Fábrega-Cuadros, Raquel, Cruz-Díaz, David, Aibar-Almazán, Agustín, Achalandabaso-Ochoa, Alexander, Hita-Contreras, Fidel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Body Composition
Body Mass Index
Exercise
Female
Gait
Hand Strength
High-Intensity Interval Training
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Older people
Quality of Life
Training & Testing
Walking Speed
Citations: Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 12-week high-intensity interval exercise (HIIT) training program involving suspension exercises (TRX) on the muscle strength, body composition, gait speed, and quality of life of older adults. A total of 82 older adults were randomly assigned to 3 groups: a HIIT group (n=28), a continuous intensity training group (MIIT group, n=27), or a control group (CG, n=27). Compared to MIIT and CG, participants of the HIIT group showed significant post-intervention improvements in BMI (p=.002 and p
ISSN:0172-4622
1439-3964
DOI:10.1055/a-0787-1548