INFLUENCE OF RESISTANE TRAINING ON SELF-EFFICACY AND OTHER FACTORS IN AGING ADULTS

Authors

SN Patrick
SA Montgomery
KD Beard
NJ Spokely
SMF Allen
S Cagg
D Diaz-Vega
BF Trask
BS Baker

Abstract

Sidney N. Patrick¹, Sloane A. Montgomery¹, Kimberly D. Beard¹, Nicholas J. Spokely¹, Shawn M.F. Allen¹, Spencer Cagg¹, Diego Diaz-Vega¹, Bryson F. Trask¹, & Breanne S. Baker¹

¹Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Exercise benefits older adults by lowering fall risk, maintaining activities of daily living, and expanding lifespan. Previous studies have shown positive correlations between self-efficacy and exercise; however, more research is needed in older adults. PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of an 8-week, resistance-training program on older adults’ self-efficacy and functional health. METHODS: Twenty older adults (62±8 yrs) provided voluntary informed consent prior to engaging in the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program. SSSH has eight resistance training movements targeting all major muscle groups during 60-minute sessions, twice weekly for eight weeks. Functional health assessments include gait-speed over 10 meters (10mWT) with and without cognitive challenge, 30-second sit-to-stand (30STS), five times sit-to-stand (5STS), standing medicine ball toss (SMBT), timed-up-and-go (TUG), back scratch, and sit-and-reach (SnR) were performed pre/post SSSH. Additionally, validated questionnaires on self-efficacy for exercise, falls efficacy, physical activity (min/wk), and sleep quality were completed. Paired t-tests with Bonferroni corrections were used to assess change over time and Cohen’s d effect sizes were calculated. Pearson correlation was used to observe relationships between self-efficacy and other questionnaire results, α=0.05. RESULTS: Paired t-tests with Bonferroni corrections showed the whole group improved sleep quality, 10mWt without challenge, 30STS (Figure 1-A), SMBT (Figure 1-B), TUG, and SnR (Figure 1-C) over time (all p≤0.01, d ≥0.3). Further, high self-efficacy scores were positively correlated with total physical activity and aerobic activity (r≤0.68, p<0.01) and negatively correlated with fear of falling (r=-0.53, p=0.02). CONCLUSION: The data reveal that SSSH can improve self-efficacy, physical activity habits, and functional health in older adults, suggesting that the program is efficacious.

Recommended Citation

Patrick, SN; Montgomery, SA; Beard, KD; Spokely, NJ; Allen, SMF; Cagg, S; Diaz-Vega, D; Trask, BF; and Baker, BS (2024) "INFLUENCE OF RESISTANE TRAINING ON SELF-EFFICACY AND OTHER FACTORS IN AGING ADULTS," International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 11: Iss. 11, Article 63.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol11/iss11/63