Feasibility of a Resistance Exercise and Dietary Protein Intervention in Elderly People in Practice (ProMuscle 65PK)

Pilot Study to Study the Feasibility and Potential Impact of a Combined Resistance Exercise and Increased Protein Intake Intervention in (Frail) Elderly People, in a Real-life Setting

The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the feasibility and potential impact of a combined resistance exercise and increased protein intake intervention in (frail) elderly, in a real-life setting.

Inclusion Criteria:

• In home assisted (also informal care) elderly individuals, that experience loss of muscle strength
• Able to understand and perform the study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

• Type I or type II diabetes (fasted blood glucose level ≥7,0 mmol) or hypertension, unless well regulated by medication
• Diagnosed cancer or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Severe heart failure
• Renal insufficiency (eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2)
• Newly placed hip/knee prosthesis (unless fully recovered), or recent surgery (stress on scar tissue)
• Allergic or sensitive for milk proteins