Resistance training is linked to heightened positive motivational state and lower negative affect among healthy women aged 65–70. (3rd September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ericson, Helena; Skoog, Therése; Johansson, Mattias; Wåhlin-Larsson, Britta
• Is Part Of: Journal of women & aging. Volume 30:Number 5(2018)
• Page Start: 366
• Page End: 381
• Publication Date: 2018-09-03
• Subjects: Healthy aging -- hope -- negative affect -- psychological outcomes -- resistance training; Social work with older people -- United States -- Periodicals; Social work with women -- United States -- Periodicals; Older women -- United States -- Periodicals; 618.97
• DOI: 10.1080/08952841.2017.1301720
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0895-2841

Abstract

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.