• Effects of Resistance Training on Functional Strength and Muscle Mass in 70-Year-Old Individuals With Pre-sarcopenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial 

      Vikberg, Sanna; Sorlen, Niklas; Branden, Lisa; Johansson, Jonas; Nordström, Anna Hava; Hult, Andreas; Nordström, Peter (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-07)
      Objective: Sarcopenia has been defined as age-related loss of muscle mass and function. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to examine the effects of a 10-week instructor-led resistance training program on functional strength and body composition in men and women aged 70 years with presarcopenia. Design, Setting, and Participants: Participants were randomized to either 10 weeks of a ...
    • Effects of Resistance Training on Functional Strength and Muscle Mass in 70-Year-Old Individuals With Pre-sarcopenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial. 

      Vikberg, Sanna; Sörlén, Niklas; Brandén, Lisa; Johansson, Jonas; Nordström, Anna; Hult, Andreas; Nordström, Peter (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-07)
      <i>Objective</i> - Sarcopenia has been defined as age-related loss of muscle mass and function. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to examine the effects of a 10-week instructor-led resistance training program on functional strength and body composition in men and women aged 70 years with pre-sarcopenia.<p> <p><i>Design, Setting, and Participants</i> - Participants were randomized ...
    • Effects of Resistance Training on Functional Strength and Muscle Mass in 70-Year-Old Individuals With Pre-sarcopenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial 

      Vikberg, Sanna; Sörlén, Niklas; Brandén, Jonas; Johansson, Jonas; Nordström, Anna; Hult, Andreas; Nordström, Peter (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-07)
      <i>Objective</i> - Sarcopenia has been defined as age-related loss of muscle mass and function. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to examine the effects of a 10-week instructor-led resistance training program on functional strength and body composition in men and women aged 70 years with pre-sarcopenia.<p> <p><i>Design, Setting, and Participants</i> - Participants were randomized ...
    • Feasibility of an Online Delivered, Home-Based Resistance Training Program for Older Adults – A Mixed Methods Approach 

      Vikberg, Sanna; Björk, Sabine; Nordström, Anna Hava; Nordström, Peter; Hult, Andreas (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-06-03)
      Background: Physical inactivity and low muscle mass are risk factors for falls, fractures and overall poor health. However, physical activity is reduced with increased age and only a fraction of older adults engages in resistance training (RT). Thus, strategies that facilitate RT among older adults are needed. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness and user experience, ...