Abstract
International Journal of Exercise Science 15(3): 1168-1178, 2022. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of a 6-week suspension training exercise program on fitness components in older adults. Eleven participants (age = 80 ± 5 yrs) completed a 6-week suspension training exercise program. Pre- and post-fitness assessments comprised of body composition, handgrip dynamometer, functional reach, and balance. The 6-week suspension training intervention required individuals to perform suspension training exercises for fifty minutes, twice per week. A paired sample t-test was used to determine differences from pre-and post-assessments. An improvement was observed in functional reach (57.2 ± 6.4 cm vs 68.6 ± 4.3 cm; p = 0.02) and overall balance score (67.5 ± 2.4 vs 72.2 ± 2.2; p = 0.02). A 6-week suspension training exercise program can be adequate to enhance core stability and overall balance amongst older adults. This paradigm should be explored further to determine the effects on fall-risk and fall prevention.
Recommended Citation
Pierle, Christina; McDaniel, Alexander T.; Schroeder, Lindsey H.; Heijnen, Michel J.H.; and Tseh, Wayland
(2022)
"Efficacy of a 6-Week Suspension Training Exercise Program on Fitness Components in Older Adults,"
International Journal of Exercise Science: Vol. 15
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Iss.
3, Pages 1168 - 1178.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijes/vol15/iss3/16