Positive Changes in Functional Capacity, Muscle Strength and Body Composition after Short Time of Resistance Training Periodization in Older Women: A Quasi-experimental Study.

ABSTRACT: We investigated the effects of a new approach with mixed session periodization resistance training (MSP) on functional performance, muscular strength, and body composition in older women. Twenty-one participants were tested before and after the intervention (10 weeks) and were allocated for convenience into two groups according to their available time; our schedule made two classes available, one at 6 a.m. (MSP), and one at 7 a.m. (active group-control). Results were analyzed through a mixed-model analysis with repeated measures. There was a group vs. time interaction for timed up and go (p < 0.001, η_p ² = 0.478; MSP: pre = 8.2 ± 1.3s, post = 7.1 ± 1.1 s; CON: pre = 7.8 ± 1.2s, post = 7.6 ± 1.1 s), stair ascent (p = 0.001, η_p ² = 0.478; MSP: pre

SUBMITTER: Picanco LAA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12510705 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature