title: Living Longer Living Stronger™: a community-delivered strength training program improving function and quality of life.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study investigated changes in function and quality of life for older adults participating in Living Longer Living Stronger™, a community-delivered strength training program for people aged over 50.
  
  
  METHODS
  Assessments were conducted at baseline, 4 and 8 months using measures of function, balance, mobility, strength, mental health and quality of life.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Thirty-five participants (mean age 66 years, 69% female) completed 4 months of the program; 24 completed 8 months. Using repeated-measures anova, significant improvements were found at 4 and 8 months for step test, gait stride length, 6-minute walk test, timed sit to stand, physical performance test and reported health transition (SF-36). At 4 months (n = 35), vitality (SF-36), quality of life and left shoulder abductor strength significantly improved; at 8 months (n = 24), role physical and mental health (SF-36) and gait velocity significantly improved.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The program appears to be an effective community-delivered strength training program.
authors: National Ageing Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
authors: Freda
authors: F
authors: Vrantsidis
authors: Keith
authors: K
authors: Hill
authors: Betty
authors: B
authors: Haralambous
authors: Emma
authors: E
authors: Renehan
authors: Kay
authors: K
authors: Ledgerwood
authors: Jaya
authors: J
authors: Pinikahana
authors: Stephanie
authors: S
authors: Harper
authors: Mitsuko
authors: M
authors: Penberthy
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003151:Community Health Centers; D005080:Exercise Test; D005260:Female; D016330:Frail Elderly; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D004856:Postural Balance; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011788:Quality of Life; D055070:Resistance Training / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: exercise; older people; physical function; quality of life