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The effects of resistance training on well-being and memory in elderly volunteers

Peig-Chiello, Pasqualina ; Perrig, Walter J. ; Ehrsam, Rolf ; Staehelin, Hannes B. ; Krings, Franziska

In: Age and Ageing, 1998, vol. 27, no. 4, p. 469-475

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    Titre
    • The effects of resistance training on well-being and memory in elderly volunteers
    Auteur
    • Peig-Chiello, Pasqualina. Institute of Psychology, University of Berne, Muesmattstrasse 45, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland, Basle, Switzerland, Basle, Switzerland
    • Perrig, Walter J.. Institute of Psychology, University of Berne, Muesmattstrasse 45, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland, Basle, Switzerland, Basle, Switzerland
    • Ehrsam, Rolf. Institute of Sports, University of Basle, Basle, Switzerland
    • Staehelin, Hannes B.. Geriatric Clinic, University of Basle, Basle, Switzerland
    • Krings, Franziska. Institute of Psychology, University of Berne, Muesmattstrasse 45, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland, Basle, Switzerland, Basle, Switzerland
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Langue
    • Anglais
    Publié dans
    • Age and Ageing, 1998, vol. 27, no. 4, p. 469-475. Oxford University Press
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    Identifiant OAI-PMH
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:301776
    Summary
    Objective: to determine the short- and long-term effects of resistance training on muscle strength, psychological well-being, control-beliefs, cognitive speed and memory in normally active elderly people. Methods: 46 elderly people (mean age 73.2 years; 18 women and 28 men), were randomly assigned to training and control groups (n = 23 each). Pre- and post-tests were administered 1 week before and 1 week after the 8-week training intervention. The training sessions, performed once a week, consisted of a 10 min warm-up phase and eight resistance exercises on machines. Results: there was a significant increase in maximum dynamic strength in the training group. This training effect was associated with a significant decrease in self-attentiveness, which is known to enhance psychological well-being. No significant changes could be observed in control-beliefs. Modest effects on cognitive functioning occurred with the training procedure: although there were no changes in cognitive speed, significant pre/post-changes could be shown in free recall and recognition in the experimental group. A post-test comparison between the experimental group and control group showed a weak effect for recognition but no significant differences in free recall. Significant long-term effects were found in the training group for muscular strength and memory performance (free recall) 1 year later. Conclusion: an 8-week programme of resistance training lessens anxiety and self-attentiveness and improves muscle strength