The effect of 12 weeks of combined upper- and lower-body high-intensity interval training on muscular and cardiorespiratory fitness in older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High-intensity interval training (HIT) can impact cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness simultaneously, yet protocols typically focus on lower-body exercise. For older adults however, performing activities of daily living requires upper- and lower-body fitness.

Aims

To assess the effects of combined upper- and lower-body HIT on fitness in adults aged > 50 years.

Methods

Thirty-six adults (50-81 years; 21 male) were assigned via minimisation to either HIT (n = 18) or a no-exercise control group (CON, n = 18) following baseline assessment of leg extensor muscle power, handgrip strength, cardiorespiratory fitness (predicted VO_2max) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The HIT group completed two training sessions per week for 12-weeks, perfo

SUBMITTER: Hurst C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6491660 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature