Key result
Moderate-load neuromuscular training improves VO2max and walking, while higher loads reduce systolic blood pressure.
Why the study?
The chronic effects of different types of neuromuscular training on hemodynamic responses, estimated VO2max, and walking performance in older adults were not well established.
Does neuromuscular training improve hemodynamic responses, estimated VO2max, and walking performance in older adults?
RCT (n=105)
randomly organized
Does neuromuscular training improve hemodynamic responses, estimated VO2max, and walking performance in older adults?
Different intensities of neuromuscular training offer distinct benefits in older adults, with higher loads improving systolic blood pressure and moderate loads enhancing VO2max and walking performance.
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Should not yet change exercise prescriptions; leaves open optimal load selection for neuromuscular training effects on fitness and BP.
Dantas et al. (2022) conducted an RCT in Older adults (n=105). Neuromuscular training vs. Control Group was evaluated on Hemodynamic responses, estimated VO2max, and walking performance. Neuromuscular training with moderate loads improved absolute VO2max and walking performance vs control (p<0.000), while higher loads significantly reduced systolic blood pressure vs control (p<0.000).
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