Plyometric Exercise to Improve Rapid Force Production in Older Men

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Rapid force production declines as a consequence of ageing. Given the functional relevance of rapid force production, exercise interventions in older adults should aim at improving the capacity to produce force rapidly. To improve this capacity, exercises should be performed with the intention to develop high speeds, as supported by previous work.

Human locomotion fundamentally consists of multi-joint movements and rapidly coupled eccentric-concentric muscle actions, known as stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) activities or plyometrics. Plyometrics might therefore be used to optimize power production. However, there is limited research on the feasibility of plyometrics in older adults and its potential effects on rapid force production and functional capacity. This study will test the feasibility of a 12-week plyometric exercise intervention in older men and compare its effects on rapid force production to a traditional resistance exercise or walking intervention.

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Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Exercise Training

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT03645772
Study type	Interventional
Source	KU Leuven
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	January 29, 2018
Completion date	June 19, 2018

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