High Intensity Resistance Training and Possible Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Sarcopenia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Both male and female Age more than 60 years Possible sarcopenia cases as defined by Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (Handgrip strength: Male less than 26kg and Female less than 18kg, 5 time chair stand test more than/equals to 12 seconds) Exclusion Criteria: Orthopedic surgery in last one year Neurological disorders like stroke etc History of recent fractures Metabolic disorders like DM etc Actively involved in exercise programs Cognitive impairment that could confound the assessment Wheelchair or bed bound individuals
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Group A
Group B
High intensity (80-85% of 1RM) will be administered at alternative days for 16 weeks. The exercise will have three phases; Phase I consists of 2-3 sets of 8-15 repetitions, Phase II will follow the single set approach and Phase III will have the Superset approach. The following activities will be incorporated via resistance training: latissimus front pulleys, rowing, back extension, inverse fly, bench press, shoulder press, lateral raises, butterfly with extended arms, crunches, leg presses, leg extension and curls, leg adduction, abduction.
No intervention will be provided in this group. The participants in this group will follow their usual daily activities.