Physical fitness and its correlation with handgrip strength in active community-dwelling older adults

Pan, Po‐Jung; Hsu, Nan‐Yung; Lee, Meng-Jer; Lin, You-Yuan; Tsai, Chen-Chi; Lin, Wang‐Sheng

doi:10.1038/s41598-022-21736-w

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“…Sousa et al [77] showed that combining aerobic training and strength training was more effective in improving 6-MWT performance than aerobic training performed alone in older men. The handgrip test is the most used muscle strength tool in clinical and scientific settings [78], standing out as an important health indicator in older people [79]. In agreement with a previous study involving the MTP [80], our results showed that this training form was effective in improving general muscle strength measured by the handgrip test in older people.…”

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Detraining and Retraining Effects from a Multicomponent Training Program on the Functional Capacity and Health Profile of Physically Active Prehypertensive Older Women

Leitão,

Campos,

Louro

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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Background: Resuming a physical exercise program after a period of cessation is common in older women. Monitoring the responses during this detraining (DT) and retraining (RT) may allow us to analyze how the body reacts to an increase and a reduction in physical inactivity. Therefore, we conducted a follow-up training, DT, and RT in prehypertensive older women to analyze the response to these periods. Methods: Twenty-three prehypertensive older women (EG; 68.3 ± 2.8 years; 1.61 ± 0.44 m) performed 36 weeks of the multicomponent training program (MTP) followed by twelve weeks of DT plus eight weeks of RT. Fifteen prehypertensive older women (CG; 66.3 ± 3.2 years; 1.59 ± 0.37 m) maintained their normal routine. Functional capacity (FC), lipid, and hemodynamic profile were assessed before, during 24 and 36 weeks of the MTP, after 4 and 12 weeks of DT, and after 8 weeks of RT. Results: After 24 weeks of the MTP, only SBP did not improve. Four weeks of DT did not affect lower body strength (30-CS), TC, or GL. Eight weeks of RT improved BP (SBP: −2.52%; ES: 0.36; p < 0.00; DBP: −1.45%; ES: 0.44; p < 0.02), handgrip strength (3.77%; ES: 0.51; p < 0.00), and 30-CS (3.17%; ES: 0.38; p < 0.04) compared with 36 weeks of the MTP. Conclusions: Eight weeks of RT allowed patients to recover the benefits lost with detraining, which after only four weeks affected them negatively, and the systematic practice of exercise contributed to greater regulation of BP since 24 weeks of the MTP proved not to be enough to promote positive effects of SBP.

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confidence: 89%

Detraining and Retraining Effects from a Multicomponent Training Program on the Functional Capacity and Health Profile of Physically Active Prehypertensive Older Women

Leitão,

Campos,

Louro

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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“…The moderate to strong positive correlations found between physical conditioning variables, in particular handgrip strength, in bilateral and unilateral tasks in linear and nonlinear variables, could be used as a first observation of balance status. These preliminary findings can also add on benefits for physical activity and targeted training in this population, which could also benefit functionality [ 48 , 49 ]. Muscle strength helps stabilize posture, and HGS correlations also highlight the vital role of muscle capacity in posture regulation for adults with achondroplasia.…”

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Unveiling the Chaos in Postural Control in Adults with Achondroplasia

Alves,

Castro,

Tavares

et al. 2024

JFMK

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Background: Achondroplasia is a rare genetic skeletal condition characterized by disproportionate short stature. There is limited evidence on postural control in adults with achondroplasia and how lower limb lengthening (intervention) interacts with body dynamics. This study investigated sway variability during quiet standing in adults with achondroplasia with natural growth (N) and with lower limb lengthening (LL). Methods: Sixteen adults performed bilateral/unilateral standing tasks. Linear (total excursion, amplitude, and ellipse area) and nonlinear (sample entropy and correlation dimension) center of pressure sway metrics were analyzed in the anteroposterior/mediolateral directions. Relationships between posture metrics, strength, and physical activity were explored. Between-groups statistics were calculated. Results: The LL group exhibited amplified linear sway, indicating larger postural deviations, and reduced sample entropy and correlation dimension, indicative of more rigid and repeated corrections. The N group exhibited more unpredictable and adaptive movement corrections. Numerous correlations emerged between strength and posture measures, with relationships altered by intervention. Conclusions: Adults with achondroplasia display distinct balance strategies influenced by intervention. The results indicate that LL is associated with altered variability and adaptability compared to natural development. Relationships with muscle strength spotlight a key role of muscle capacity in postural control modulation after growth alterations in this population.

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“…While these assessments are commonly used to evaluate different aspects of physical fitness, our findings suggest that the association between Hand-Grip strength and Sit and Sit-andreach flexibility in this adolescent population is remarkably weak. The Pearson correlation coefficient of approximately 0.084 indicates a negligible positive correlation between the two variables (Pan, et al 2022).…”

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Hand grip strength test is not an indicator of flexibility performance among teenagers

Alhussin Alali,

Wen Ming,

Abd Malek

et al. 2024

sci. j. sport perform.

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There are some opinions that say the hand grip strength test can be a good predictor of the overall fitness of an individual. How correct is that? Thus, the main aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between hand grip strength test results with flexibility level as measured by the sit-and-reach test. For the purpose of this study 69 teenagers aged 18 to 23 years old mean ± SD = (19 ± 2.7), with body weight mean ± SD = (64.49 ± 13.47 Kg) and height mean ± SD (163.82 ± 8) have been recruited voluntarily. All participants performed two times hand grip test on their dominant hand, and the best performance was selected for further analysis. Participants then performed three trials of the sit-and-reach test with only the best performance recorded for analysis. The Pearson-correlation was used to analyse the data. Results indicated weak or no correlation between hand grip strength performance with sit-and-reach performance (r = 0.08, p > .01). It can be said that muscular strength performance measured by hand grip strength test may not be used to also indicate flexibility performance. Further studies are suggested to be performed on other age groups and other fitness components.

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Physical fitness and its correlation with handgrip strength in active community-dwelling older adults

Cited by 15 publications

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Detraining and Retraining Effects from a Multicomponent Training Program on the Functional Capacity and Health Profile of Physically Active Prehypertensive Older Women

Detraining and Retraining Effects from a Multicomponent Training Program on the Functional Capacity and Health Profile of Physically Active Prehypertensive Older Women

Unveiling the Chaos in Postural Control in Adults with Achondroplasia

Hand grip strength test is not an indicator of flexibility performance among teenagers

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