Resistance exercise training at different loads in frail and healthy older adults: A randomised feasibility trial

This trial aimed to determine the feasibility of recruitment, retention, adherence, and safety a resistance training (RT) intervention skeletal muscle failure in both frail non-frail older adults. An 8-week randomised trial. Older adults, with without frailty, recruited from clinics community. Recruitment was based on number participants enrolled those provided Patient Information Sheet (PIS). Retention who completed Adherence RT sessions attended out 16. Outcomes included frailty (Fried criteria), strength (maximal voluntary contraction), functional abilities (Short Physical Performance battery), quality life (EQ-5D-5L), activities daily living (LIADL) (diary). target (n = 60) achieved within 15 months, 58 were high 30) or low repetition-load 28) groups. Mean age 72 years (range 65–93). retention rate for ≥70%. There one serious adverse experience due intervention. no differences (P > 0.05) effects outcome variables between people challenging. adults performing supervised feasible safe, appropriate caution, did not appear influence its efficacy. Future research into effectiveness this simplified model is warranted.