Research article - (2019)18, 344 - 350
Effect of Flywheel Resistance Training on Balance Performance in Older Adults. A Randomized Controlled Trial
Borja Sañudo1,, Ángeles González-Navarrete1, Francisco Álvarez-Barbosa2, Moisés de Hoyo1, Jesús del Pozo1, Michael E. Rogers3
1Department of Physical Education and Sport, University of Seville, Seville, Spain
2Centro de Estudios Universitario Cardenal Spínola CEU, Spain
3Department of Human Performance Studies, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS, USA

Borja Sañudo
✉ Physical Education and Sports Department, University of Seville Pirotécnia s/n, N-41012, Seville, Spain
Email: bsancor@us.es
Received: 12-02-2019 -- Accepted: 25-04-2019
Published (online): 01-06-2019
ABSTRACT

This study aimed to assess the effects of flywheel resistance exercise training on postural stability and mobility in older adults and to investigate whether changes in power are related to improvements in balance. Thirty-six participants were randomly allocated to either a flywheel resistance exercise training group (ETG; n = 18) who underwent 6-weeks of training (2 to 3 days per week) or a control group (CON; n = 18). The average power and Mean Propulsive Velocity (MPV) were computed. Timed up-and-go test (TUG) and postural balance (anterior–posterior (AP) and medial–lateral (ML) center of pressure (COP) excursions) in different tasks were also assessed. Within-group analyses showed a significantly better performance in mobility (TUG, p < 0.01) and COPAP with open eyes (p < 0.05) for ETG. Between-groups analyses showed significant improvements in TUG (-0.68 [-1.25 to -0.98]) and in COPAP (-2.90 [-4.82 to -0.99]) in ETG compared with CON. Mean power also increased in ETG and the changes were related to those observed in stability (COP; r = -0.378, p < 0.05). In conclusion flywheel resistance exercise training improved balance and mobility in older adults as well as muscle power.
Key words: Strength, mobility, eccentric exercise

Key Points
  • There was inconsistent or no evidence to support the benefits of inertial training on balance and mobility.
  • Flywheel resistance exercise training improved balance and mobility in older adults.
  • This technology can be used as a rehabilitation tool for improving functional capacity in older adults.
  • Exercise programs that require less time are highly desirable.








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Effect of Flywheel Resistance Training on Balance Performance in Older Adults. A Randomized Controlled Trial
Borja Sañudo, Ángeles González-Navarrete, Francisco Álvarez-Barbosa, Moisés de Hoyo, Jesús del Pozo, Michael E. Rogers
2019(18), 344 - 350.
DOI: https://doi.org/