Higher training volume in postmenopausal and older women

What this means

Both groups gained more muscle mass than non-training controls. High training volume gave about 1.3 kg, low volume about 0.9 kg. The effect of high volume was larger.

Nunes PRP, Kassiano W, Castro-e-Souza P, Camilo BF, Cristina-Souza G, Vieira-Souza LM, Cyrino ES, Carneiro MADS · 2024 · Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 124:105474

What does this rating mean?

A solid systematic review with caveats, or consistent indications with a limited scope.

Findings

More training volume is associated with more whole-body muscle growth in this group.

Who this applies to

Postmenopausal women (aged 45 or older) and older women (aged 60 or older) doing whole-body resistance training.

Size of the research

Fourteen randomised controlled trials; the total number of participants is not stated in the abstract.

What to keep in mind

The certainty of the evidence is low and nearly all studies raised some concerns about bias. High and low volume were not compared head to head.

Practical conclusion for REZA

Relevant for women around and after menopause, a group that is often trained too cautiously.

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Methodology

Secondary analysis of a systematic review with meta-analysis

Original source

DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2024.105474 · PMID: 38744142

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