Effects of elastic band resistance training and nutritional supplementation on physical performance of institutionalised elderly - a randomized controlled trial.

CONCLUSION: Six months of a low intensity resistance exercise using elastic bands and the own body weight is safe and beneficial in improving functional performance of institutionalised older people. Multinutrient supplementation did not offer additional benefits to the effects of RT in improving muscular performance. PMID: 26341720 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26341720?dopt=Abstract

Source: Experimental Gerontology - September 2, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Oesen S, Halper B, Hofmann M, Jandrasits W, Franzke B, Strasser EM, Graf A, Tschan H, Bachl N, Quittan M, Wagner KH, Wessner B Tags: Exp Gerontol Source Type: research