NCT07378826NARecruitingAccepts Healthy Volunteers
Power Training Progression Methods
University of Miami
Start Date
1/30/2026
Completion Date
5/30/2027
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 50 years to 90 years
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
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
RPE-Based Power Training
BEHAVIORAL
Power Plateau-Based Power Training
Conditions
Activity, Motor
Locations
Laboratory of Neruomuscular Research and Active Aging
Coral Gables, Florida 33147
United States