Table 2 Correlation between changes in HRQOL (SF-12) and changes in muscle mass or muscle strength from before and after the 12 weeks strength training program. N = 49
From: Changes in health-related quality of life in elderly men after 12 weeks of strength training
% Diff LegEx pre-post | % Diff LeggPres pre-post | % Diff ScotCurl pre-post | % Diff arms lean mass pre-post | % Diff legs lean mass pre-post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diff physical function pre-post test | 0.295a | 0.034 | 0.038 | 0.088 | 0.054 |
Diff role limitation physical pre-post test | -0.026 | -0.136 | -0.188 | -0.073 | 0.081 |
Diff bodily pain pre-post test | -0.125 | -0.055 | -0.100 | 0.032 | 0.281 |
Diff general health pre-post test | 0.110 | 0.264 | -0.314a | -0.083 | -0.104 |
Diff vitality pre-post test | 0.117 | 0.094 | 0.008 | -0.205 | 0.133 |
Diff social function pre-post test | -0.340a | -0.171 | -0.048 | 0.328a | -0.111 |
Diff role emotional limitation pre-post test | -0.092 | -0.051 | -0.111 | -0.196 | 0.034 |
Diff mental health pre-post test | -0.045 | -0.024 | 0.145 | -0.072 | -0.022 |
Diff Physical component summary pre-post test | 0.144 | 0.071 | -0.223 | 0.041 | 0.171 |
Diff Mental Component Summary pre-post test | -0.203 | -0.061 | 0.065 | -0.096 | -0.051 |