The Claim

High-load, velocity-intentional resistance training using elastic bands results in greater increases in upper-limb strength compared to aquatic training in healthy older adults.

Source: Effects of high-load, velocity-intentional variable resistance training combined with creatine supplementation on neuroplasticity, oxidative stress, inflammation, physical function, cognitive performance and quality of life in older adults: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

What the research says

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Supports
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Challenges
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Cause and effect
1 study reviewed
In plain English

In healthy older adults, using elastic bands for strength training with fast, intentional movements leads to bigger improvements in arm strength than swimming or water-based exercises.

See the scientific wording

High-load, velocity-intentional resistance training using elastic bands produces greater gains in upper-limb strength than aquatic training in healthy older adults, indicating that land-based modalities may be more effective for targeted muscle power development in the arms.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Effects of high-load, velocity-intentional variable resistance training combined with creatine supplementation on neuroplasticity, oxidative stress, inflammation, physical function, cognitive performance and quality of life in older adults: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    This study found that using resistance bands on land helped older adults get stronger in their arms more than doing similar exercises in water, which supports the idea that land-based workouts are better for building arm power.

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