Effects of an adapted physical activity program on the physical condition of elderly women: an analysis of efficiency

Alburquerque‐Sendín, Francisco; Mariano, Enzo Barberio; Brandão-Santana, Naja; Rebelatto, Daisy Aparecida do Nascimento; Rebelatto, José Rubens

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“…Regular physical activity is related with successful healthy aging. Many studies suggest that participating in regular physical activity has significant benefits for health (Alburquerque-Sendin et al 2012; Kuzmin et al 2015; Mathieson and Lin 2014; Tschentscher et al 2013), including improved treatment of many diseases (Hanuszkiewicz et al 2014). Thus, health training plays an important role not only in improving the quality of life among the elderly (Halaweh et al 2015), but also in supporting their independent functioning (Shinkai et al 2016), which is a major social and economic problem of this demographic.…”

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Nordic walking training attenuation of oxidative stress in association with a drop in body iron stores in elderly women

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Excess body iron accumulation and oxidative stress has been associated with ageing. Regular exercise has been shown to reduce oxidative stress and induce some changes in iron metabolism. However, the effects of exercise on both of these parameters have been poorly investigated. In our study, 35 elderly women participated in 12 weeks of Nordic walking (NW) training (three times a week). We demonstrated that the training caused a significant reduction in malondialdehyde advanced oxidation protein products—markers of oxidative stress but had no effects on paraoxonase 1 activity. These changes were associated with the decrease of blood ferritin (99.4 ± 62.7 vs. 81.4 ± 61.7 ng/ml p < 0.05). Measurement of physical fitness revealed that the training caused a significant improvement in performance and a negative correlation between the blood ferritin and endurance test was recorded (r = −0.34, p = 0.03). In addition, a significant correlation between blood ferritin and fasting glucose level was noted. The training induced a rise of HDL cholesterol from 70.8 ± 19.3–75.3 ± 21.1, p < 0.05, whereas other lipid parameters remained unchanged. In conclusion, NW training reduced body iron stores and it was associated with lower oxidative stress and better endurance.

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Nordic walking training attenuation of oxidative stress in association with a drop in body iron stores in elderly women

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“…Even in older adults, regular physical activity has been associated with an overall reduction in morbidity and mortality [ 5 , 6 ]. Regular physical activity in older adults can help increase functional independence [ 7 ], increase mobility and muscle strength [ 7 , 8 ], maintain glucose blood levels [ 9 ], improve bone health and bone mineral density [ 7 , 9 ], improve psychological [ 9 ] well-being as well overall quality of life [ 7 , 10 ].…”

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The relationship between the built environment and habitual levels of physical activity in South African older adults: a pilot study

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BackgroundPrevious research has shown that the built environment plays a role in habitual levels of physical activity (PA), however much of this research has been conducted in adults and higher income countries. The aim of this pilot study was to examine the strength of association between the built environment and PA in South African older adults.MethodsParticipants were recruited (n = 44, mean age 65 ± 8.5 years) from two suburbs, representing either a high socioeconomic (HSA) or low socioeconomic area (LSA). Self-reported PA, and subjective assessments of neighborhood walkability (Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale, NEWS) was measured. Participants wore Actigraph GT3x accelerometers to objectively quantify PA.ResultsHSA participants reported significantly more leisure-time and less transport PA. Objectively measured and self-reported MVPA was significantly higher in HSA participants. NEWS ‘Land-use Mix’ was negatively associated with leisure-time MVPA, (r2 = 0.20; p < 0.02). In addition, neighborhood aesthetics was positively associated with leisure-time physical activity (r2 = 0.33; p = 0.02). ‘Safety from traffic’ was inversely associated with travel-related PA (r2 = 0.14, p = 0.01). None of the other NEWS scores were associated with PA for the total group.ConclusionLeisure-time and transport-related PA was influenced by socio-economic status. Attributes of the perceived built environment associated with leisure-time and total MVPA in older South Africa adults were different in low- and high- income settings.

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“…Este enfraquecimento muscular é causado principalmente pela atrofia das fibras musculares tipo II, afetando a coordenação motora, ocasionando muitas vezes a mortalidade (37). Programas de exercícios físicos para idosos têm apresentado melhoras no incremento e manutenção da força muscular (38) Os relatos de quedas nos últimos seis meses foram maiores (p<0,001) entre os idosos não inseridos nos programas de exercícios (Tabela 3). As quedas e suas consequentes lesões são consideradas um dos problemas médicos mais comuns e graves experimentados pelos idosos (48).…”

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Equilíbrio, mobilidade e condição de saúde de idosos que frequentam programas públicos de exercícios físicos

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RESUMOO objetivo desta pesquisa foi comparar a capacidade funcional de idosos que frequentam programas públicos de exercícios físicos com um grupo controle. Trata-se de um estudo transversal e analítico, onde foram analisados 108 idosos inseridos em programas públicos de exercícios e 126 não inseridos, do município de Goiânia, GO, Brasil. Foram utilizados um questionário sociodemográfico e de condição de saúde, o Mini-Exame de Estado Mental e a versão curta do International Physical Activity Questionnaire. A capacidade funcional dos idosos foi avaliada utilizando o Índice de Barthel (IB), o Índice de Lawton (IL), a força de preensão manual (FPM), o teste de alcance funcional (TAF), o Timed Up and Go (TUG) e o teste de levantar e sentar (TLS). A caracterização do perfil sociodemográfico foi realizada aplicando o teste Qui-quadrado e a comparação das condições de saúde e capacidade funcional foi realizada com base nos testes de Mann-Whitney e Qui-quadrado. Verificou-se melhor desempenho dos idosos inseridos nos programas de exercícios para a média do IB (p<0,001), do IL (p<0,001), do TAF (p<0,001), do TUG (p<0,001), do TLS (p<0,001) e para a FPM dominante e não dominante feminina (p<0,001). Os idosos vinculados aos programas públicos de exercícios físicos apresentaram melhor capacidade funcional em relação aos não inseridos. A inserção de idosos neste tipo de atividade pode reduzir os custos do sistema público de saúde e também contribuir para se evitar condições incapacitantes.Palavras-chave: Idoso, Exercício, Saúde do idoso. Brazilian Applied Science ReviewBraz. Ap. Sci. Rev.,Curitiba, v. 4, n. 1, p. 303-318 jan./fev. 2020 ABSTRACTThe aim of this research was to compare the functional capacity of the elderly who attend public physical exercise programs with a control group. This is a cross-sectional and analytical study, in which 108 elderly people enrolled in public exercise programs and 126 not enrolled, from the city of Goiânia, GO, Brazil, were analyzed. A sociodemographic and health condition questionnaire, the Mini-Mental State Examination and the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire were used. The functional capacity of the elderly was assessed using the Barthel Index (IB), the Lawton Index (IL), the handgrip strength (FPM), the functional reach test (TAF), the Timed Up and Go (TUG) and the sit-up test (TLS). The characterization of the sociodemographic profile was performed using the Chi-square test and the comparison of health conditions and functional capacity was performed based on the Mann-Whitney and Chi-square tests. There was a better performance of the elderly inserted in the exercise programs for the mean of the IB (p <0.001), the IL (p <0.001), the TAF (p <0.001), the TUG (p <0.001), the TLS ( p <0.001) and for female dominant and non-dominant HGS (p <0.001). Elderly people linked to public physical exercise programs had better functional capacity than non-inserted ones. The inclusion of the elderly in this type of activity can reduce the costs of the public health ...

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Effects of an adapted physical activity program on the physical condition of elderly women: an analysis of efficiency

Abstract: Background: Specific research tools and designs can assist in identifying the efficiency of physical activity in elderly women. Objectives:

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References 57 publications

Nordic walking training attenuation of oxidative stress in association with a drop in body iron stores in elderly women

Nordic walking training attenuation of oxidative stress in association with a drop in body iron stores in elderly women

The relationship between the built environment and habitual levels of physical activity in South African older adults: a pilot study

Equilíbrio, mobilidade e condição de saúde de idosos que frequentam programas públicos de exercícios físicos

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