Power Training Progression Methods

Comparison of Power Training Progression Methods in Older Independently Living Adults.

This study will investigate the impact of two unique progression models for power training in a sample of healthy older adults. The objective is to identify the most practical methodology for implementing power training, which is considered a critical marker of functional capacity in older populations.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 50 - 90 years of age.
• Be able to walk 50m without any sort of assistance device.
• Be able to understand and communicate in English to properly conduct the training and testing processes.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Uncontrolled cardiovascular or neuromuscular disease that prevent participation in a training program.
• Any systemic inflammatory or autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, or other serious concomitant medical illness.
• Unresolved injury or surgery to the upper or lower limbs that prevents weight training.
• - Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score below 18