The Effect of Different Focus of Attention Instructions on Resistance Training and Its Transfer to Gait Parameters in Older Adults

A 4 weeks strength training program of seated calf raises with progressive overload is carried out. A supervisor applies force specific internal focus instruction in three sessions per week with at least 48h rest time. One session consists of 3 series until failure with 75%RM. Rest intervals between series are defined as 2 minutes.

A 4 weeks strength training program of seated calf raises with progressive overload is carried out. A supervisor applies force specific proprioceptive external focus instruction in three sessions per week with at least 48h rest time. One session consists of 3 series until failure with 75%RM. Rest intervals between series are defined as 2 minutes.

A 4 weeks strength training program of seated calf raises with progressive overload is carried out. A supervisor applies force specific visual external focus instruction in three sessions per week with at least 48h rest time. One session consists of 3 series until failure with 75%RM. Rest intervals between series are defined as 2 minutes.