Finding the Optimal Resistance Training Intensity for Your Bones: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the effect of twice-weekly, moderate-to-high intensity progressive resistance training (PRT) for 1 year on lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals with low BMD, compared to attention control. Secondary analyses will examine if resistance training improves other health outcomes; if high intensity is more effective than moderate intensity resistance training for all outcomes; the cost of intervention versus benefit; the willingness to pay; and harms.

Methods

For this study, 324 men or postmenopausal women aged ≥50 years with a femoral neck, total hip, or lumbar spine BMD T-score of ≤-1, or a Fracture Risk Assessment Tool probability of ≥20% for major osteoporotic fracture or ≥ 3% for hip fracture are being recru

SUBMITTER: Giangregorio LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10549785 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature