Long-term effects of progressive high-speed resistance exercise in older women with low muscle strength: a randomized clinical trial

Background Low muscle strength and sarcopenia are strong predictors of disability. Although multicomponent training (MT) is commonly recommended, its long-term effects remain unclear, and evidence on high-speed resistance training (H-RT) in older women is limited. Methods This double-blind randomize...

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Autores: Polo Ferrero, Luis, Cruz Jentoft, Alfonso J., Martín Vallejo, Francisco Javier, Puente González, Ana Silvia, Sánchez Sánchez, María Carmen, Barbero Iglesias, Fausto José, Méndez Sánchez, Roberto
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Fecha de publicación:2025
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Institución:Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)
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Palabra clave:Sarcopenia
Exercise
Clinical trials
Geriatric assessment
Muscle strength
Ejercicio
Ensayos clínicos
Evaluación geriátrica
Fuerza muscular
Muscle Strength
Geriatric Assessment
fuerza muscular
evaluación geriátrica
ejercicio físico
sarcopenia
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spelling Long-term effects of progressive high-speed resistance exercise in older women with low muscle strength: a randomized clinical trialPolo Ferrero, LuisCruz Jentoft, Alfonso J.Martín Vallejo, Francisco JavierPuente González, Ana SilviaSánchez Sánchez, María CarmenBarbero Iglesias, Fausto JoséMéndez Sánchez, RobertoSarcopeniaExerciseClinical trialsGeriatric assessmentMuscle strengthEjercicioEnsayos clínicosEvaluación geriátricaFuerza muscularMuscle StrengthSarcopeniaGeriatric AssessmentExercisefuerza muscularevaluación geriátricaejercicio físicosarcopeniaBackground Low muscle strength and sarcopenia are strong predictors of disability. Although multicomponent training (MT) is commonly recommended, its long-term effects remain unclear, and evidence on high-speed resistance training (H-RT) in older women is limited. Methods This double-blind randomized trial evaluated the effects of a 32-week intervention, with RT (weeks 1-11) progressing to H-RT (weeks 12-32) vs MT, on muscle strength, body composition, and functional performance. A total of 120 women aged ≥65 years (mean age: 77.0 ± 6.8 years) with low muscle strength (diagnosed with probable sarcopenia according to EWGSOP2) were randomized into H-RT, MT, or a nonexercise control group (CG). Results Both exercise modalities improved lower-limb physical performance, as assessed by the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test, compared to women who did not exercise (p < .001), with no significant differences between H-RT and MT (p = .127) (H-RT: −3.2 ± 2.5 s; MT: −2.6 ± 2.5 s vs CG: −0.8 ± 2.1 s). Functional and body composition improvements were seen in both groups. H-RT led to greater improvements in the Timed Up & Go Test (−0.9 ± 1.9 s; p = .007) and waist circumference (−4.5 ± 5.1 cm; p = .010), while MT showed better results in aerobic capacity (Two-minute step test: +19.9 ± 17.2 steps; p = .044). Conclusions H-RT is an effective alternative to MT for improving strength, performance, and body composition in older women, with specific benefits. Further studies should confirm its role in preserving intrinsic capacity and preventing sarcopenic obesity.https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article-abstract/80/12/glaf211/8267998?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=trueinfo202520252025info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionhttp://hdl.handle.net/10366/167852reponame:GREDOS. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Salamancainstname:Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)EspañolAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internacionalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccessoai:gredos.usal.es:10366/1678522026-06-07T06:28:51Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Long-term effects of progressive high-speed resistance exercise in older women with low muscle strength: a randomized clinical trial
title Long-term effects of progressive high-speed resistance exercise in older women with low muscle strength: a randomized clinical trial
spellingShingle Long-term effects of progressive high-speed resistance exercise in older women with low muscle strength: a randomized clinical trial
Polo Ferrero, Luis
Sarcopenia
Exercise
Clinical trials
Geriatric assessment
Muscle strength
Ejercicio
Ensayos clínicos
Evaluación geriátrica
Fuerza muscular
Muscle Strength
Sarcopenia
Geriatric Assessment
Exercise
fuerza muscular
evaluación geriátrica
ejercicio físico
sarcopenia
title_short Long-term effects of progressive high-speed resistance exercise in older women with low muscle strength: a randomized clinical trial
title_full Long-term effects of progressive high-speed resistance exercise in older women with low muscle strength: a randomized clinical trial
title_fullStr Long-term effects of progressive high-speed resistance exercise in older women with low muscle strength: a randomized clinical trial
title_full_unstemmed Long-term effects of progressive high-speed resistance exercise in older women with low muscle strength: a randomized clinical trial
title_sort Long-term effects of progressive high-speed resistance exercise in older women with low muscle strength: a randomized clinical trial
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Polo Ferrero, Luis
Cruz Jentoft, Alfonso J.
Martín Vallejo, Francisco Javier
Puente González, Ana Silvia
Sánchez Sánchez, María Carmen
Barbero Iglesias, Fausto José
Méndez Sánchez, Roberto
author Polo Ferrero, Luis
author_facet Polo Ferrero, Luis
Cruz Jentoft, Alfonso J.
Martín Vallejo, Francisco Javier
Puente González, Ana Silvia
Sánchez Sánchez, María Carmen
Barbero Iglesias, Fausto José
Méndez Sánchez, Roberto
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author2 Cruz Jentoft, Alfonso J.
Martín Vallejo, Francisco Javier
Puente González, Ana Silvia
Sánchez Sánchez, María Carmen
Barbero Iglesias, Fausto José
Méndez Sánchez, Roberto
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author
author
author
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Sarcopenia
Exercise
Clinical trials
Geriatric assessment
Muscle strength
Ejercicio
Ensayos clínicos
Evaluación geriátrica
Fuerza muscular
Muscle Strength
Sarcopenia
Geriatric Assessment
Exercise
fuerza muscular
evaluación geriátrica
ejercicio físico
sarcopenia
topic Sarcopenia
Exercise
Clinical trials
Geriatric assessment
Muscle strength
Ejercicio
Ensayos clínicos
Evaluación geriátrica
Fuerza muscular
Muscle Strength
Sarcopenia
Geriatric Assessment
Exercise
fuerza muscular
evaluación geriátrica
ejercicio físico
sarcopenia
description Background Low muscle strength and sarcopenia are strong predictors of disability. Although multicomponent training (MT) is commonly recommended, its long-term effects remain unclear, and evidence on high-speed resistance training (H-RT) in older women is limited. Methods This double-blind randomized trial evaluated the effects of a 32-week intervention, with RT (weeks 1-11) progressing to H-RT (weeks 12-32) vs MT, on muscle strength, body composition, and functional performance. A total of 120 women aged ≥65 years (mean age: 77.0 ± 6.8 years) with low muscle strength (diagnosed with probable sarcopenia according to EWGSOP2) were randomized into H-RT, MT, or a nonexercise control group (CG). Results Both exercise modalities improved lower-limb physical performance, as assessed by the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test, compared to women who did not exercise (p < .001), with no significant differences between H-RT and MT (p = .127) (H-RT: −3.2 ± 2.5 s; MT: −2.6 ± 2.5 s vs CG: −0.8 ± 2.1 s). Functional and body composition improvements were seen in both groups. H-RT led to greater improvements in the Timed Up & Go Test (−0.9 ± 1.9 s; p = .007) and waist circumference (−4.5 ± 5.1 cm; p = .010), while MT showed better results in aerobic capacity (Two-minute step test: +19.9 ± 17.2 steps; p = .044). Conclusions H-RT is an effective alternative to MT for improving strength, performance, and body composition in older women, with specific benefits. Further studies should confirm its role in preserving intrinsic capacity and preventing sarcopenic obesity.
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