30
Participants
Start Date
November 30, 2011
Primary Completion Date
April 30, 2012
Study Completion Date
June 30, 2012
Heavy, explosive strength training
All participants of the training group will pursue a 12 weeks of heavy, explosive strength training, 3 sessions a week for a total of 36 sessions. The training session will include one squat exercise only, which allows muscle contraction of the quadriceps from a 90° bend at the knees to straight legs.
recommendations
"The control group will be encouraged to follow a training program according to recommended exercise guidelines:~* Weight bearing activities (walking, jogging or strength training)~* 30 - 60 minutes, 3 - 5 times each week~* A total of 2 - 3 hours each week should be achieved"
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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