Effects of Strength Training on Muscle Properties, Physical Function, and Physical Activity among Frail Older People: A Pilot Study
Table 3
Pre- and posttest results of physical activity for the ST and CON.
Tests
Group
Pretest
Posttest
Overall PA (cpm)
ST
57.6 ± 8.4
67.7 ± 12.5
CON
129.5 ± 25.5
120.5 ± 24.7
Inactivity (min/day)
ST
673.4 ± 16.3
688.0 ± 32.6
CON
663.1 ± 28.4
621.7 ± 31.2
Low intensity (min/day)
ST
83.8 ± 12.8
91.1 ± 13.0
CON
120.4 ± 21.5
101.6 ± 16.4
Moderate intensity (min/day)
ST
2.9 ± 0.5
2.8 ± 0.7
CON
11.1 ± 2.8
10.7 ± 3.7
High intensity (min/day)
ST
0.2 ± 0.1
0.2 ± 0.1
CON
0.2 ± 0.1
0.2 ± 0.1
Steps (per day)
ST
1360 ± 322
1262 ± 312
CON
2868 ± 547
2396 ± 501
ST = strength-training group; CON = control group; s = seconds; km/h =kilometres per hour; cpm = counts per minute; min/day = minutes per day; all values are presented as mean ± standard error.
