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Power Training Progression Methods

Comparison of Power Training Progression Methods in Older Independently Living Adults.

Who can join

Ages 50 to 90 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome

Inclusion Criteria:

* 50 - 90 years of age.
* Be able to walk 50m without any sort of assistance device.
* Be able to understand and communicate in English to properly conduct the training and testing processes.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Uncontrolled cardiovascular or neuromuscular disease that prevent participation in a training program.
* Any systemic inflammatory or autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, or other serious concomitant medical illness.
* Unresolved injury or surgery to the upper or lower limbs that prevents weight training.
* \- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score below 18

About the study

This study will investigate the impact of two unique progression models for power training in a sample of healthy older adults. The objective is to identify the most practical methodology for implementing power training, which is considered a critical marker of functional capacity in older populations.

What is being tested

• RPE-Based Power Training (behavioral)
• Power Plateau-Based Power Training (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of Miami · Participants: 45 · Started: Jan 30, 2026

Contact the study team

• Gabby J Gilbert, MS · Phone: 3052844173
• Joseph F. Signorile, PhD · Phone: 3052843105

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07378826

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.