Effectiveness of resistance training on resilience in Hong Kong Chinese older adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

BMC Geriatrics

Chun-Qing Zhang¹  Pak-Kwong Chung²  Ming Yu Claudia Wong²  Yanan Zhao³  Chun Hu⁴ 

[1] Department of Psychology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China;Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health, Hong Kong Baptist University, 224 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China;School of Sports Science and Physical Education, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China;Student Mental Health Education Center, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China;

关键词: Resilience;    Older adults;    Resistance training;    Ageing;    Psychological health;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12877-021-02197-8

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundThere is on one hand sufficient evidence showing strong association between resilience and self-rated successful aging. On the other hand, strength training could contribute the cultivation of resilience among older adults. Therefore, the current study aims to examine the effectiveness of resistance training on resilience among Chinese older adults in Hong Kong.MethodsThis study will apply a three-group, double blinded (outcome assessors and data analysts), randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine the effectiveness of the interventions on resilience, functional fitness, and health related quality of life immediately after a 16-week intervention, as well as the residual effects 12 weeks after completion of the interventions.DiscussionIt is expected that resistance training is promising or even superior to aerobic training in the improvement of resilience. Given the limited evidence on the literature, it is urgently needed to explore the effects of resistance training on the improvement of resilience in older adults. Findings of the current study can contribute to the development of effective resistant training programs for the promotion of resilience among older adults.Trial registrationThe trial is registered at the ClinicalTrials.gov PRS (Trial ID: NCT04690465; Date of First Posted: 30/12/2020).

【 授权许可】

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