Title |
Resistance training is linked to heightened positive motivational state and lower negative affect among healthy women aged 65–70
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Published in |
Journal of Women & Aging, April 2017
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DOI | 10.1080/08952841.2017.1301720 |
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Authors |
Helena Ericson, Therése Skoog, Mattias Johansson, Britta Wåhlin-Larsson |
Abstract |
Resistance training (RT) improves overall health, but the psychological effects of RT in healthy old adults have not been tested. The aim of this study was to investigate a sample of 65-70-year-old healthy and physically active women to assess their sense of coherence, health-related quality of life, hope, and affect, before and after taking part in a 24-week RT intervention (N = 14), compared to controls (N = 18). Findings showed a significant increase in hope (p = 0.013) and a significant decrease in negative affect (p = 0.002). Starting RT after age 65 does not appear to negatively impact on women's psychological health but seems to be associated with important psychological health benefits. |
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