Enhancing Strength Gains With the Power of the Mind

Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effect of maximal mental effort combined with elastic band training on strength and neuromuscular function in healthy, older females. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does elastic band training in combination with maximal mental effort increase strength more than elastic band training alone? * Does elastic band training in combination with maximal mental effort improve neuromuscular function more than elastic band training alone? Participants will be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: * Elastic band training * Elastic band training with maximal mental effort * Control Researchers will compare groups to determine differences in changes in strength, neuromuscular function, and body composition.

Conditions

Healthy

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Study overview

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effect of maximal mental effort combined with elastic band training on strength and neuromuscular function in healthy, older females. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does elastic band training in combination with maximal mental effort increase strength more than elastic band training alone? * Does elastic band training in combination with maximal mental effort improve neuromuscular function more than elastic band training alone? Participants will be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: * Elastic band training * Elastic band training with maximal mental effort * Control Researchers will compare groups to determine differences in changes in strength, neuromuscular function, and body composition.

The Effect of Combining Maximal Mental Effort With Elastic Band Training on Strength and Neuromuscular Adaptations in Older Females

Enhancing Strength Gains With the Power of the Mind

Condition
Healthy
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Kennesaw

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, United States, 30144

Kennesaw

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, United States, 30144

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Between 65-79 years of age
  • * Female
  • * Have not engaged in structured exercise for 3 years
  • * Are not reliant upon a walking aid
  • * Be able to rise from a chair unassisted
  • * BMI between 25-33 kg/m²
  • * Have access to the internet and access to a smartphone or computer with a camera at home
  • * Any history of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or metabolic diseases
  • * Musculoskeletal injury within the past 6 months
  • * Any condition affecting muscle function
  • * Uncontrolled hypertension
  • * Score less than 23 on the Mini-mental State Exam
  • * Upon starting study, missing more than 2 training session

Ages Eligible for Study

65 Years to 79 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Kennesaw State University,

Garrett Hester, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Kennesaw State University

Study Record Dates

2024-11-01