Effects Of Exercise Program Research Articles

The Effects of Line Dance on Immune function and Inflammation for Elderly Women

This study was conducted to identify the characteristics of immune function and inflammatory changes for elderly women, by having them to participate in line dance program. For this purpose, 18 elderly women in their 60s to 70s, living in Y city were selected, and 9 of the participants were randomly assigned to participate in the line dance program for 12-weeks (line dance exercise group), while the other 9 participants were assigned to carry out their daily lives without participating in certain physical activity (control group) for the same period. The subjects’ immune function and inflammation were measured using SPSS 24.0 for datafication, and the average and two-way ANOVA analysis were conducted. The result indicates the immunoglobulin, IgA, has increased, but not dramatically. The level of IgG(p<.05), and IgM(p<.05) increase were detected from the line dance exercise group, but not so much from the control group. Inflammation indicator, the CRP(p<.05), were significantly reduced from the line dance exercise group, but not much for the control group. According to the collected data, line dance for the elderly women can be considered as an effective exercise program, and the result shows that inflammation is reduced and immune function is improved. It also implies the needs of active physical activity arbitration to keep the elderly women’s health and to prevent the chronic disease in the future.

Analisis Kondisi Fisik dan Teknik Dasar Pemain Sepak Bola Klub Mahardhika Kecamatan Belik Kabupaten Pemalang

The research method used is a survey, data collection techniques using tests and measurements with the Battery Test system. The data analysis technique used descriptive statistics. This type of research is descriptive quantitative. The population in this study were 20 U-18 mahardika soccer players. The instruments used in the physical condition test are: Leg and dynamometer, MFT, Standing Board Jump, 50 meter Sprint, Sit and Reach, Agility T-test, squat thrust, strock stand, shooting, catch the ruler. As for the basic technical tests, the tests used are: passing, dribbling and shooting.&#x0D; The results of descriptive statistics of the physical condition of Mahardika club soccer players get 5% (1 person) with the very good category. 35% (7 people) in the good category, 30% (6 people) in the moderate category, 20% (4 people) with the poor category and 10% (2 people) with the very poor category. In the basic engineering research results obtained 5% (1 person) in the very good category, 45% (9 people) in the good category, 15% (3 people) in the moderate category, 30% (6 people) in the poor category and 5% ( 1 person) in the very poor category.&#x0D; Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the physical conditions and basic techniques of Mahardika club soccer players fall into the moderate category. Suggestions given by researchers: 1) The trainer can make a better and more effective exercise program to improve physical condition and basic techniques. 2) Athletes are expected to be more serious in maintaining and improving basic physical and technical conditions.

Effects of Tai Chi on Biomarkers and Their Implication to Neurorehabilitation – A Systemic Review

Introduction: As an effective holistic therapeutic exercise program, Tai Chi (TC) has been widely used for patients with a variety of neurological disorders. In last 1-2 decades, there has been an increase in the number of research studies that examined the TC effects on biomarkers andIntroduction: As an effective holistic therapeutic exercise program, Tai Chi (TC) has been widely used for patients with a variety of neurological disorders. In last 1-2 decades, there has been an increase in the number of research studies that examined the TC effects on biomarkers including inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stressors, and neurotrophic factors. Thus, the purpose of this article is to review such effects and their possible implications to neurorehabilitation. Method: In this systematic review, we searched TC-related articles from the last 15 years until July 2020 that had investigated changes of biomarkers after TC practice. The search identified 24 studies that were included in our analysis. Results: It is found that TC practice is able to 1) reduce pro-inflammatory and increase anti-inflammatory cytokines (including Interleukins -1, 6, 10, 12, tumor necrosis factor, the nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells, and the C-reactive protein); 2) decrease oxidative stress factors (like plasma 8-isoprostane, malondialdehyde, and protein carbonylation); and 3) increase neurotrophic factors (brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and N-Acetylaspartate). Conclusions: TC may take effect on patients with neurological dysfunctions through anti-inflammation, anti-oxidative stress, and neural health promotion.

Psychological Effects of Motivational Aquatic Resistance Interval Training and Nutritional Education in Older Women.

Several studies have demonstrated the positive effects of physical exercise programs on physical and mental health throughout life. It is necessary to know the factors that contribute to the well-being of older adults in order to achieve healthy aging. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between well-being perception and the use of autonomy supportive coaching behaviours across a motivational aquatic resistance interval training program. Thirty-four women over 65 years of age from the province of Alicante, Spain, participated, and were randomly assigned to: motivational aquatic resistance interval training group (MART; age: 69.6 ± 5.01 years, height: 1.62 ± 7.88 m, weight: 75.3 ± 12.8 kg) and control group (CG; age: 67.7 ± 3.60 years, height: 1.54 ± 5.47 m, weight: 66.9 ± 10.2 kg). The MART program was conducted for 14 weeks, with three training sessions/week. The CG did not perform any physical activity during the study. Perception of autonomy support was assessed through the Autonomy-Supportive Coaching Questionnaire (ASCQ), Psychological needs by the Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale (BPNES), Intrinsic motivation to exercise was assessed through Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) and Perception of Physical Activity by the International physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ). In MART, compared to CG, significant differences were observed in BPNS, IMI and IPAQ questionnaires used, except in the ASCQ. The differences were significant in all three cases in BPNS (p < 0.05 in autonomy and competence and p = 0.001 in relationship with others), obtaining better scores after intervention than previously. As for the IMI scale, significant differences were also obtained in both subscales. The level of physical activity also improved significantly, with higher scores on the IPAQ after the intervention than before (p < 0.001). In conclusion, when practitioners perceive greater well-being, satisfaction of their basic psychological needs, greater self-selection, volition, and autonomy instead of pressure, demand and control, the result is better behaviour with greater psychological well-being, adherence and consequent health benefits.

Effect of Physical Exercise Program Based on Active Breaks on Physical Fitness and Vigilance Performance.

Simple SummaryOur study aimed to analyze the effects of 8 weeks physical training on vigilance performance in high school students. Forty-two healthy students were assigned for convenience and matched into two groups, a Control Group (CG) and an Active-Break Group (ABG). The participants were assessed before the training program using the Alpha-Fitness test battery and Psychomotor Vigilance Task (PVT) to observe their physical fitness and vigilance performance. Compared with the pre-test, significant different were observed in the post-test PVT. Results showed a main effect of ABG responding faster than students in the CG group. This demonstrated that 8 weeks physical training have an effect on vigilance performance and improve the efficiency of vigilance in high school students.The scientific literature has shown the beneficial effects of chronic Physical Exercise (PE) on a wide range of tasks that involve high-order functioning. For this reason, the present study aimed to investigate the effects of active breaks on physical fitness and vigilance performance in high school students through eight weeks of physical training. A total of 42 healthy students (age = 16.50 ± 0.59 years; height = 171.08 ± 8.07 cm; weight = 67.10 ± 13.76 kg) from one Andalusian high school (Spain) were assigned for convenience and matched into two groups, a Control Group (CG) and an Active-Break Group (ABG). The ABG performed two active breaks (based on strength and self-loading exercises) during the school day, first at 10:00 a.m. and second at 12:30 p.m. The participants were assessed before and after the training program using the Alpha-Fitness test battery and the Psychomotor Vigilance Task (PVT). Significant differences were observed in the post-training PVT results, compared with the pretraining PVT, showing ABG responding faster than CG. Thus, the presents study demonstrated that eight weeks of physical training affects vigilance performance (compared to CG) and improves the efficiency of vigilance in high school students, contributing to enhancement of quality of education.

Health Screening and Updated Blood Pressure Guidelines and Their Application for the Certified Personal Trainer

ABSTRACT Certified National Strength and Conditioning Association personal trainers are “health/fitness professionals who, using an individualized approach, assess, motivate, educate, and train clients regarding their health and fitness needs. They design safe and effective exercise programs, provide the guidance to help clients achieve their personal health/fitness goals, and respond appropriately in emergency situations. Recognizing their area of expertise, personal trainers refer clients to other health care professionals when appropriate.” The design of safe and effective exercise programs includes the need to stay current with published research and changes to relevant exercise guidelines. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview of recent changes to the exercise preparticipation health screen, application of the physical activity readiness questionnaire for everyone (PAR-Q+), updated blood pressure guidelines, and recommendations for program design given these changes.

Effects of Physical Exercise Program on Physical Mobility of Patients with Cranial Surgery

Objective: This research aimed to study the effects of a physical exercise program on physical mobility in cranial surgery patients.Materials and Methods: The researcher used a quasi-experimental method of surveying 58 patients who had cranial surgery at Siriraj Hospital. The research group was divided into two groups: an experimental group (28 patients) participating in a physical exercise program of patients after cranial surgery, and a control group (30 patients) receiving routine nursing care only. The evaluation of the patients’ physical mobility was performed three days after the surgery.Results: Most patients in the research group had an intracranial tumor (86.2%). One day after the surgery, the experimental group had minor pain at the wound site while the control group had moderate pain. Both groups felt discomfort (64.2%) or had muscle stiffness in the neck and shoulder areas (63.3%). Three days after the surgery, at the end of the program, the body movement function of both groups was reduced compared with the preoperative data. However, the experimental group showed better body movement function scores than the control one as the scores of the former were reduced less than those of the latter at p &lt; 0.05.Conclusion: Nurses who provide health care services to patients after cranial surgery should apply the physical exercise program to promote the recovery of the patients’ physical mobility.

Enhancing oxygenation of patients with coronavirus disease 2019: Effects on immunity and other health-related conditions.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) distresses the pulmonary system causing acute respiratory distress syndrome, which might lead to death. There is no cure for COVID-19 infection. COVID-19 is a self-limited infection, and the methods that can enhance immunity are strongly required. Enhancing oxygenation is one safe and effective intervention to enhance immunity and pulmonary functions. This review deliberates the probable influences of enhancing oxygenation on immunity and other health-connected conditions in patients with COVID-19. An extensive search was conducted through Web of Science, Scopus, Medline databases, and EBSCO for the influence of enhancing oxygenation on immunity, pulmonary functions, psycho-immune hormones, and COVID-19 risk factors. This search included clinical trials and literature and systematic reviews. This search revealed that enhancing oxygenation has a strong effect on improving immunity and pulmonary functions and psycho-immune hormones. Also, enhancing oxygenation has a self-protective role counter to COVID-19 risk factors. Lastly, this search revealed the recommended safe and effective exercise protocol to enhance oxygenation in patients with COVID-19. Enhancing oxygenation should be involved in managing patients with COVID-19 because of its significant effects on immunity, pulmonary functions, and COVID-19 risk factors. A mild to moderate cycling or walking with 60%-80% Vo2max for 20-60 min performed 2-3 times per week could be a safe and effective aerobic exercise program in patients with COVID-19 to enhance their immunity and pulmonary functions.

The effects of hip- and ankle-focused exercise intervention on dynamic knee valgus: a systematic review.

BackgroundA range of non-contact injuries such as anterior cruciate ligament tear, and patellofemoral pain syndrome are caused by disordered knee joint loading from excessive dynamic knee valgus (DKV). Previous systematic reviews showed that DKV could be modified through the influence of hip strength and ankle range of motion. Therefore, the purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effects of exercise intervention which involved either top-down or bottom-up kinetic chains on minimizing DKV in male and female adults and adolescents, with and without existing knee pain.MethodologyElectronic searches were conducted in SAGE, Science Direct, SCOPUS, and Pubmed. The search strategy consisted of medical subject headings and free-text search keywords, synonyms and variations of ‘exercise intervention,’ ‘knee alignment,’ ‘dynamic knee valgus’, ‘knee abduction’ that were merged via the Boolean operator ‘AND’ and ‘OR’. The search was conducted on full-text journals that documented the impact of the exercise intervention program involving either the bottom-up or top-down DKV mechanism on the knee kinematics. Furthermore, exercise intervention in this review should last at least one week which included two or three sessions per week. This review also considered both men and women of all ages with a healthy or symptomatic knee problem. The risk of bias of the included studies was assessed by Cochrane risk assessment tool. The protocol of this review was registered at PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42021219121).ResultsTen studies with a total of 423 participants (male = 22.7%, female = 77.3%; adults = 249, adolescents = 123; pre-adolescent = 51) met the inclusion criteria of this review. Seven studies showed the significant effects of the exercise intervention program (range from two weeks to ten weeks) on reducing DKV. The exercise training in these seven studies focused on muscle groups directly attached to the knee joint such as hamstrings and gastrocnemius. The remaining three studies did not show significant improvement in DKV after the exercise intervention (range between eight weeks to twelve weeks) probably because they focused on trunk and back muscles instead of muscles crossing the knee joint.ConclusionExercises targeting specific knee-joint muscles, either from top-down or bottom-up kinetic chain, are likely to reduce DKV formation. These results may assist athletes and coaches to develop effective exercise program that could minimize DKV and ultimately prevent lower limb injuries.

Tips on How to Prepare and Lead a Livestreaming Exercise Program in One-sided Free Platforms

Apply It! By reading this article, the fitness professional who leads Internet-based livestreaming programs in open platforms will: • Learn how to lead a safe, effective, and enjoyable livestreaming group exercise program for exercisers of all levels and of different musculoskeletal conditions. • Understand the particularities of livestreaming training sessions that are shot in nonprofessional settings (i.e., at home) to build them in the most professional way.

Teaching Anatomy in Physical Education: Deductive Versus Inductive Methodology

Substantial knowledge in human anatomy is the premise for constructing lifelong effective exercise programs in public health. The level of public awareness of the basic structure of the human body remains low for years and continues to be a challenge for trainees. The traditional teaching approach in anatomy studies utilizes inductive methodology, where body parts of the structure are taught separately, which might be productive for medical students. Teaching anatomy in nonmedical programs like physical education (PE), however, intends for a holistic understanding of the subject to accentuate functional anatomy, which differs from its classical medical programs purely structural comprehension. Consequently, we suggested that a deductive rather than an inductive form of teaching anatomy in PE might bring the difference and ease the studying process. To statistically analyze this hypothesis traditionally utilized in the PE inductive educational approach for anatomy study was compared with the newly introduced deductive form of teaching through retrospective evaluation of student's exam results. Exam scores of 1167 first-year students were divided into population and sample groups. The former included 1055 exam results of students previously taught by inductive methodology, whereas the latter consisted of 114 students' exam results after the deductive presentation of anatomy. The comparative analysis made by t-test for population-sample groups demonstrated significantly higher (p<0,001) exam scores in the sample group (40.1 ± 14.2 [95%CI 37.45-42.73]) comparing to the population group (34.5 ± 14.0 [95%CI 33.75-35.43]). The limited time of anatomy study and preliminary unawareness of human anatomy made the teacher-centered deductive approach in PE more effective.

Effects of Sensorimotor Training on Postural Stability and Pain in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

Background: Back pain is associated with a high risk of recurrence. Various physical therapy techniques for back pain have been studied, including reprogramming the central nervous system by integrating sensation and motion with sensory exercise training. Objectives: To aimed verify the effectiveness of sensorimotor training in improving postural stability and pain levels. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Methods: The study population was randomized into a sensory exercise training group and trunk stabilization training group and treated three times a week for 4 weeks. Each group took part in sensorimotor training for 15 minutes or lumbar stabilization exercise for 15 minutes. Results: After the intervention both groups showed Improvements in the variables. There was a significant difference in the dynamic postural stability, limit of stability, and modified visual analog scale scores in the sensorimotor training group compared to the lumbar stabilization exercise group (P<.05). Conclusion: Sensorimotor training appears to be an effective physical therapy exercise program that can be applied in patients with low back pain to improve muscle control ability.

Effects of a Modified Tap Dance Program on Ankle Function and Postural Control in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Older adults are at a high risk of falling due to age-related degradations in physical fitness. This study aimed to examine the effects of a modified tap dance program (MTD) on ankle function and postural control in older adults. Forty-four healthy older adults (mean age = 64.1 years, with 9 men) were recruited from local communities and were randomly divided into the MTD group and the control (CON) group. The MTD group received 12 weeks of MTD training 3 times per week for 30 min per session. Outcomes were measured using the five times sit-to-stand test (FTSST) for ankle strength, the universal goniometer for ankle range of motion, and the Footscan® to trace the center of pressure. Results revealed significant improvements in FTSST in the MTD group (mean difference = 1.01), plantar flexion (left = 9.10, right = 10.0). In addition, the MTD group displayed significantly more improvements at midtest than the CON group in FTSST (mean difference = 1.51) and plantar flexion (mean difference: left = 6.10; right = 4.5). Therefore, the MTD can be an effective exercise program for ankle function improvement, but it has limited effects on improving postural control among healthy older adults.

일반남성의 웨이트 트레이닝 시 Vacuum호흡운동의 병행이 폐 기능 및 외인성 스트레스에 미치는 영향

The purpose of this study was to propose an effective exercise program for improving healthy physical fitness by examining how the combination of vacuum breathing exercise affects lung function and exogenous stress in general men who participate in general weight t raining. Subjects were 28 general men in their 20s to 30s who participated in general weight t raining, divided into 14 G.G (General Group) subjects who only performed general weight training and 14 V.G (Vacuum Group) subjects who performed vacuum breathing exercises for 8 weeks. The research results are as follows. In lung function, there was no significant change in G.G, and there was a significant increase in V.G. In exogenous stress, G.G increased significantly, and V.G decreased significantly. The lung function of the two groups had a significant effect between the time*groups. Exogenous stress also had a significant effect between Time*Groups. Therefore, if only weight training was performed, lung function development was difficult and exogenous stress increased, but vacuum breathing exercise was effective in developing lung function and reducing exogenous stress. It is believed that the efficiency of aerobic metabolism increases with the development of lung function and acts as a factor to reduce exogenous stress applied to the body during exercise.

Comparative analysis of core muscle activation according to the use of props and the different knee angle during the modified Pilates Hundred

BackgroundThere are not so many Pilates studies related to muscle activation. Since the effectiveness and efficiency of the Pilates Hundred to muscle activation has recently emerged, it is necessary to investigate the effects of the Pilates Hundred on core muscles. ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to determine what difference occurs in the muscle activity, during the Pilates Hundred, to suggest the optimal props for muscle function improvement and then to provide data for the efficient exercise program. MethodsTwenty-eight men in their twenties who were able to fully conduct Pilates Hundred. According to the difference between the small tool application (no prop: NP, soft ball mini: SB, Pilates ring: PR) and the knee joint angle (90° and 180°), muscle activations of rectus abdominis (RA), external oblique (EO), rectus femoris (RF), lateral muscle (vastus lateralis: VL), medial muscle (vastus medialis: VM), biceps femoris (BF), and semitendinosus (ST) were measured by the using surface electromyography (EMG) while different exercise conditions. ResultsDuring Pilates Hundred, the use of tools was found to be more effective in activating the core muscle (NP < SB < PR). During Pilates Hundred, 180° of knee angle had more influence on core muscle activation than 90°, and knee angle and props use showed an interaction for activating core muscles. ConclusionThe Pilates Hundred with PR and 180° knee angle intervention can increase core muscle activation, and this leads to effective Pilates exercise program for those who need to enhance core muscle volume and function and to rehabilitate core muscles.

Remote Exercise Capacity Assessment in Home-Based Telerehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has been successfully carried out via telemedicine however initial patient assessment has been traditionally conducted in PR centers. The first step in PR is assessment of patient's exercise capacity which allows individualized prescription of safe and effective exercise program. With COVID-19 pandemics assessment of patients in PR centers has been limited resulting in significant reduction of patients undergoing life-saving PR. The goal of this pilot study was to introduce approaches for remote assessment of exercise capacity using videoconferencing platforms and provide initial usability assessment of this approach by conducing cognitive walkthrough testing.

Standing on unstable surface challenges postural control of tracking tasks and modulates neuromuscular adjustments specific to task complexity

Understanding the modulations of motor control in the presence of perturbations in task conditions of varying complexity is a key element towards the design of effective perturbation-based balance exercise programs. In this study we investigated the effect of mechanical perturbations, induced by an unstable surface, on muscle activation and visuo-postural coupling, when actively tracking target motion cues of different complexity. Four postural tasks following a visual oscillating target of varying target complexity (periodic-sinusoidal vs. chaotic-Lorenz) and surface (stable-floor vs. unstable-foam) were performed. The electromyographic activity of the main plantarflexor and dorsiflexor muscles was captured. The coupling between sway and target was assessed through spectral analysis and the system’s local dynamic stability through the short-term maximum Lyapunov exponent. We found that external perturbations increased local instability and deteriorated visuo-motor coupling. Visuo-motor deterioration was greater for the chaotic target, implying that the effect of the induced perturbations depends on target complexity. There was a modulation of the neuromotor system towards amplification of muscle activity and coactivation to compensate surface-related perturbations and to ensure robust motor control. Our findings provide evidence that, in the presence of perturbations, target complexity induces specific modulations in the neuromotor system while controlling balance and posture.

An AI-Based Exercise Prescription Recommendation System

The European Association of Preventive Cardiology Exercise Prescription in Everyday Practice and Rehabilitative Training (EXPERT) tool has been developed for digital training and decision support in cardiovascular disease patients in clinical practice. Exercise prescription recommendation systems for sub-healthy people are essential to enhance this dominant group’s physical ability as well. This study aims to construct a guided exercise prescription system for sub-healthy groups using exercise community data to train an AI model. The system consists of six modules, including three-month suggested exercise mode (3m-SEM), predicted value of rest heart rate (rest HR) difference after following three-month suggested exercise mode (3m-PV), two-month suggested exercise mode (2m-SEM), predicted value of rest HR difference after following two-month suggested exercise mode (2m-PV), one-month suggested exercise mode (1m-SEM) and predicted value of rest HR difference after following one-month suggested exercise mode (1m-PV). A new user inputs gender, height, weight, age, and current rest HR value, and the above six modules will provide the user with a prescription. A four-layer neural network model is applied to construct the above six modules. The AI-enabled model produced 95.80%, 100.00%, and 95.00% testing accuracy in 1m-SEM, 2m-SEM, and 3m-SEM, respectively. It reached 3.15, 2.89, and 2.75 BPM testing mean absolute error in 1m-PV, 2m-PV, and 3m-PV. The developed system provides quantitative exercise prescriptions to guide the sub-healthy group to engage in effective exercise programs.

Appropriateness and effectiveness of adapted aerobic gymnastics programmes for students with partial medical exemptions

Abstract. The purpose of this research was to meet the needs of students with partial medical exemptions through adapted attractive and effective exercise programmes. The study was conducted on a sample consisting of 30 students with partial medical exemptions, who had the physician’s recommendation to perform adapted physical exercise, and participation was based on their own consent. Participants were randomly divided into two groups of 15 subjects each. Both groups were included in a special aerobic gymnastics programme applied during physical education classes at university level. The experiment group additionally benefited from an aerobic exercise programme for independent activity. Initial and final tests were performed to determine vital capacity, static balance and speed-coordination. The analysis of the results showed statistically significant improvements between the initial and final tests (at a 0.05 significance threshold) in both groups for two of the three parameters, namely vital capacity and static balance. The comparative analysis of the final results achieved by the two groups highlighted a statistically significant improvement in the performance of the experiment group compared to the control group for the same two parameters (vital capacity and static balance), while for speed-coordination, the differences were statistically insignificant. We can conclude that the special aerobic gymnastics programmes designed by us have proven their effectiveness in improving some motor and functional parameters.

Effects of Power-Oriented Resistance Training With Heavy vs. Light Loads on Muscle-Tendon Function in Older Adults: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

BackgroundPower-oriented resistance training (PRT) is one of the most effective exercise programs to counteract neuromuscular and physical function age-related declines. However, the optimal load that maximizes these outcomes or the load-specific adaptations induced on muscle power determinants remain to be better understood. Furthermore, to investigate whether these adaptations are potentially transferred to an untrained limb (i.e., cross-education phenomenon) could be especially relevant during limb-immobilization frequently observed in older people (e.g., after hip fracture).MethodsAt least 30 well-functioning older participants (>65 years) will participate in a within-person randomized controlled trial. After an 8-week control period, the effects of two 12-week PRT programs using light vs. heavy loads will be compared using an unilateral exercise model through three study arms (light-load PRT vs. non-exercise; heavy-load PRT vs. non-exercise; and light- vs. heavy- load PRT). Muscle-tendon function, muscle excitation and morphology and physical function will be evaluated to analyze the load-specific effects of PRT in older people. Additionally, the effects of PRT will be examined on a non-exercised contralateral limb.DiscussionTailored exercise programs are largely demanded given their potentially greater efficiency preventing age-related negative consequences, especially during limb-immobilization. This trial will provide evidence supporting the use of light- or heavy-load PRT on older adults depending on individual needs, improving decision making and exercise program efficacy.Clinical Trial RegistrationNCT03724461 registration data: October 30, 2018.