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July 26, 2026Working with Older People

A personalized and structured resistance training approach to improving outcomes for those with or at risk of sarcopenia

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KBKatie BrightNLNeil LangridgeFGFinja Gerasch

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates resistance training impact on strength and physical performance in older adults, suggesting effective community interventions.

Key Points

  • Evaluate the effects of a 12-week resistance training program on strength and performance in older adults at risk of sarcopenia.
  • Single group pre-post study with 50 participants, 40 completed the program.
  • Participants underwent individualized resistance training in a university rehabilitation gym, twice weekly for 12 weeks.
  • Assessments included strength, physical performance, sarcopenia risk questionnaires, and body composition before and after the intervention.
  • Sarcopenia risk scores significantly improved, reducing the proportion of participants below strength thresholds.
  • Upper- and lower-limb strength and functional test scores improved significantly, while changes in muscle and fat mass were modest.
  • The program showed large improvements in strength and physical performance, supporting proactive strategies for sarcopenia.

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Bright et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a76fd3aea3239cd78454https://doi.org/10.1108/wwop-06-2026-0051
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