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Power Training Progression Methods
Sponsor: University of Miami
Summary
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.
Official title: Comparison of Power Training Progression Methods in Older Independently Living Adults.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2026-01-30
Completion Date
2027-05-30
Last Updated
2026-02-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
RPE-Based Power Training
The RPE system will be based on movement speed with an unloaded condition producing maximal speed (RPE=10) and a 1RM producing minimal speed (RPE = 1). If RPE is above 5, loads will be increased by 5% for upper body exercises and 2.5% for lower body exercises. If the RPE = between 4 and 5 the load will remain unchanged. If RPE falls below 4, loads will be lowered using the same percentages.
Power Plateau-Based Power Training
Following two training sessions, the average power for each exercise will be calculated. When average power increases by a minimum of 5% from session one to session two, the load will remain unchanged to continue to reap power improvements. When the average power does not increase by at least 5% from session one to two, the load will be increased by the same protocol described above. Loads will only decrease when subjects cannot complete all repetitions with adequate form.
Locations (1)
Laboratory of Neruomuscular Research and Active Aging
Coral Gables, Florida, United States