Research Article

Strength Gains as a Result of Brief, Infrequent Resistance Exercise in Older Adults

Table 2

Participant training session data.

ExerciseNumber of training sessions ()
MalesFemales

Torso arm (pull down)23 ± 12 37 ± 21*
Chest press25 ± 1640 ± 24
Seated row24 ± 12 39 ± 23*
Overhead press24 ± 1234 ± 16
Leg press24 ± 15 41 ± 25*
Exercises per session (number)5 ± 15 ± 1

Significant compared to males ().