Abstract:
Purpose To study and compare the effects of cluster set and traditional resistance training on muscular function and balance in elderly Methods Twenty-nine healthy elderly, aged between 62.64±2.46 years were participated in this study. They were matched by sex, age and sit to stand 30 second test and were divided into traditional set resistance training group (TSRT) (n=14, male=2) and cluster set resistance training group (CSRT) (n=15, male=2). Both groups performaned resistance exercise 2 sessions/week for 12 weeks. The TSRT group using intensity at 50-80% 1RM, 10-14 repetition, 3 set and inter-set rest 120 seconds while the CSRT group using intensity at 50-80% 1RM, 14 (7, 7), 12 (6, 6), 10 (5, 5) repetition, 3 set, intra-set rest 20 seconds and inter-set rest 100 seconds. General characteristic, body composition, muscle strength and endurance, static balance and dynamic balance were measured before and after 12 weeks of the study. Data were analyzed in term of means and standard deviation by using pair t-test and independent t-test. The statistical significance was accepted at p<0.05. Results After 12 weeks, the TSRT group and the CSRT group showed significant improvements on leg extension and flexion, arm extension and flexion, trunk extension and flexion, arms curl 30 seconds, sit up 60 seconds, sit to stand 30 seconds and both groups had significantly decrease time of time up and go test. (p < .05). Conclusion The cluster set resistance training program could be improve muscular strength and endurance and static and dynamic balance in elderly as well as the traditional and It also reduce muscle fatigue and injury during training session in elderly