Abstract
With age, many physiological changes occur in the human body, leading to a decline in biological functions, and those related to the locomotor system are some of the most visible. Hence, there is a particular need to provide simple and safe exercises for the comprehensive development of physical fitness among elderly adults. The latest recommendations for the elderly suggest that the main goal of training should be to increase muscle power. The post-activation performance enhancement effect underpinning complex training might be an approach that will allow for the development of both muscle strength and velocity of movement, which will result in an increase in muscle power and improve the ability to perform daily activities and decrease injury risk. This article briefly introduces a complex training model adapted to the elderly with its potential benefits and proposes a direction for further studies.
Highlights
Many physiological changes occur in the human body, leading to a decline in biological functions, and those related to the locomotor system are some of the most visible [1]
Increasing overall physical activity and undertaking resistance training in combination with aerobic training has been recognised as a key component of an effective strategy to improve health and mitigate the consequences of the ageing process [6]
It would be appropriate to introduce both high- and lowloaded exercises performed in an explosive manner will increase the velocity component of power, which is critical for safety
Summary
Many physiological changes occur in the human body, leading to a decline in biological functions, and those related to the locomotor system are some of the most visible [1]. There is a particular need to provide uncomplicated and highly effective solutions that will allow for the development of both, muscle strength and velocity of movement, which will result in an increase in muscle power and improve the ability to perform daily activities. Such a solution may be an approach based on the use of the post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE)
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