Small-sided Ball Game Training and Protein Intake in Older Adults

Effect of Small-sided Team Sport Training and Protein Intake on Muscle Mass, Physical Function and Markers of Health in Older Untrained Adults

The effect of small-sided team sport training and protein intake on muscle mass, physical function, and adaptations important for health in untrained older adults was examined. Forty-eight untrained older (72±6 years) men and women were divided into either a team sport group ingesting a drink high in protein (18 g) immediately and 3 h after each training session (TS-HP, n=13), a team sport group ingesting an isocaloric drink with low protein content (3 g; TS-LP, n=18), and a control group continuing their normal activities (CON, n=17).

Inclusion Criteria:

• adults aged 65 years or older

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe cardiovascular or neurological disease and participation in regular intense exercise training or sports