The effects of home-based stair and normal walking exercises on lower extremity functional ability, fall risk factors, and cardiovascular health risk factors in middle-aged older women

Kang, Suh-Jung; Ahn, Chang-Hyun

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“…Matos et al, [16] with 12 weeks of HIIT reported improvements of 15.1% in TC, 24.3% in TG and 7% in GL and refer that two session a week are feasible and effective to induce relevant improvements in older women. Kang et al, [27] with 12 weeks of aerobic exercise obtained 8.8% in TC, 34.4% in TG and 5% in GL. In a seven-year study with aerobic exercise Zajac-Gawlak, et al [28] observed 16.6% and 9.4% improvement in TG and GL, respectively, referring that increases in daily steps/day is related to a lower risk of metabolic syndrome.…”

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“…Our lipidic improvement can be explained from the combined type of exercise of ME. Regular aerobic exercise promotes improvements in TC, TG and GL [21,25,27,30] and enhances oxidative enzymes that are associated to better insulin sensitivity [30]. RT training is also powerful for changing the level of lipoproteins [20], to improve the decline in myosin chain and increase protein synthesis rate leading to enhanced glucose oxidation and a better insulin sensitivity, and to improve metabolic biomarkers in elderly women but are depended on volume, intensity and initial level of the subjects, since participants with higher GL and TG values can obtain better results [21,22,30].…”

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Multicomponent Exercise Program for Improvement of Functional Capacity and Lipidic Profile of Older Women with High Cholesterol and High Triglycerides

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Marocolo

Souza

et al. 2021

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Background: Physical inactivity is a primary cause of most chronic diseases. In addition, the negative effects of aging, physical inactivity and dyslipidemia are risk factors for cardiovascular diseases of older women. Exercise is considered fundamental for the treatment and prevention due to the benefits in the health of this population, but detraining periods after exercise can reverse them. Multicomponent exercise (ME) is a combined method of aerobic and resistance training that can improve the lipidic profile of older women with high cholesterol and triglycerides. Methods: Seventeen older women (EG: 65.3 ± 4.7 years, 1.52 ± 4.12 m) followed a supervised ME program of nine months and three months of detraining (DT), and fifteen older women (CG: 66.4 ± 5.2 years, 1.54 ± 5.58 cm) continued their daily routine, without exercise. Total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), blood glucose (GL) and functional capacity (FC) were evaluated at the beginning and at the end of the program and after three months of DT. Results: ME program improved (p < 0.05) lipidic profile: GL (−15.6%), TC (−15.3%), TG (−19.3%) and FC: agility (−13.3%), lower body strength (27.78%), upper body strength (26.3%), cardiorespiratory capacity (11.2%), lower body flexibility (66.67%) and upper body flexibility (85.72%). DT declined the lipidic profile and FC (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Lipidic profile and functional capacity can be improved with nine months of ME. Besides the negative effects of DT, three months were not enough to reverse the benefits of exercise in older women with high values of TG and TC.

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confidence: 99%

Multicomponent Exercise Program for Improvement of Functional Capacity and Lipidic Profile of Older Women with High Cholesterol and High Triglycerides

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Marocolo

Souza

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“…On the start signal, the participants were then instructed to stand up completely and sit down, which was measured as 1 count, and to repeat this as many times as possible. The number of repetitions completed in 30 s was recorded [36,37].…”

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Higher levels of physical activity is associated with better walking ability and fall-related fitness of older adults during COVID-19 in China

2023

Journal of Men's Health

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This study analyzed the relationship of physical activity levels with walking ability and fall-related fitness in older adults in the Henan Provence, China. Physical activity levels of 288 older adults were assessed using the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. The participants were divided into low (LPAG, n = 81), moderate (MPAG, n = 106), and high physical activity groups (HPAG, n = 101). The 10-m walking test (10MWT), 3-m backward walking (3MBW), and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) were used to evaluate walking ability. Thirty seconds Sit to Stand Test (30SST), Time up and Go Test (TUGT), and figure-of-8 walk test (8WT) were evaluated for fall-related fitness. One-way ANOVA was used to detect between group differences, whilst Pearson’s correlation was used to evaluate the relationship between total physical activity level and the measured variables. Logistic regression analyses were used to compute the odds ratios (ORs) of LPAG and MPAG relative to HPAG. There were significant differences between the groups for walking ability, 10MWT (p < 0.01), 3MBW, and BBS (p < 0.01), and also for variables of fall-related fitness, TUGT (p < 0.01), and 8WT (p < 0.01). Total physical activity levels had significant correlations with all variables except 30SST. In the walking ability, OR for 10MWT was 2.42 and 2.53 times for the LPAG compared to that for HPAG by model 1 and model 2. OR for BBS was 3.24 and 3.54 times for the LPAG and 9.31 and 9.65 times for the MPAG compared to for the HPAG by model 1 and model 2. In the fall-related fitness, OR for 8WT was 14.09 and 16.76 times for the LPAG compared to that for HPAG. High levels of physical activity are positively correlated with good walking ability and fall-related fitness. Increasing physical activity levels can reduce the risks associated with impaired walking ability and fall-related fitness.

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“…Even though various types of exercise, such as strengthening, endurance and exibility are can be performed for the elderly [11], cycling, walking and other exercise at home have been recommended [12]. Some reports indicated that communityhome exercise either indoor or outdoor walking is a simple and easy program for improving quality of life in either elderly participants or patients with arterial disease [13][14][15]. However, the intensity of walking should be not too heavy, as that may increase oxidative stress.…”

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Supplementation of Sweet-type Star Fruit Product Controls the Oxidative Stress Status and Enhances the Walking Capacity from Home-Walking Exercise Among Dwelling Elderly in Chiang Mai Province

Kaju

Leelarungrayub

Natakankitkul

et al. 2023

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Background: Star fruit (SF) (Averrhoa carambola L.) is seasonal and has special characteristics including a sweet or sour taste. The sweet-type is more available for purchase in many markets in Thailand, when compared to the sour-type. Thus, its antioxidant activity and potentially more modified supplement for elderly health during regular exercise in the community is very challenging. Objective:This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity and physical capacity from supplementation of sweet-type SF among elderly people performing home walking exercise. Methods: The SF product was prepared industrially by mixing SF juice with honey. Its effects on oxidative stress status and physical capacity were studied in a community of elderly people during their walking exercise at home (n=11, 67.00 ± 4.17 years) and compared to a control (n=12, aged 67.50 ± 5.58 years), supplement (n=11, aged 69.63 ± 7.14 years), and walking execise (n =12, aged 67.91 ± 4.33 years). Twenty grams or two teaspoons of supplement in warm water (150 mL) was the guideline for consumption twice daily for 4 weeks, whereas the walking exercise was prescribed with moderate intensity for 30 minutes, 3 days per week. Before and after the 4-week period, the oxidative stress status; glutathione (GSH), ascorbic acid (Vit C), total antioxidant capcity (TAC), and malondialdehyde (MDA), and physical capacity; 6-minute walking distase (6MWD) were evaluated. Results:Results in the four groups showed no statistical difference in any parameters in the baseline period, whereas, a significant difference occurred after the 4-week period. Plasma Vit C and TAC increased and the MDA decreased significantly in the supplement product group, but the GSH and 6MWD were not affected. The GSH and Vit C decreased in the walking exercise group, whereas, its TAC, MDA and 6MWD increased significantly, when compared to baseline. Finally, The GSH and Vit C did not decrease in the combined supplement and walking exercise group, but while their MDA slightly decreased, their TAC and 6MWD increased significantly. Conclusion: Supplementation of the SF product during walking exercise possibly controls oxidative stress status and enhances physical capacity.

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The effects of home-based stair and normal walking exercises on lower extremity functional ability, fall risk factors, and cardiovascular health risk factors in middle-aged older women

Cited by 12 publications

References 34 publications

Multicomponent Exercise Program for Improvement of Functional Capacity and Lipidic Profile of Older Women with High Cholesterol and High Triglycerides

Multicomponent Exercise Program for Improvement of Functional Capacity and Lipidic Profile of Older Women with High Cholesterol and High Triglycerides

Higher levels of physical activity is associated with better walking ability and fall-related fitness of older adults during COVID-19 in China

Supplementation of Sweet-type Star Fruit Product Controls the Oxidative Stress Status and Enhances the Walking Capacity from Home-Walking Exercise Among Dwelling Elderly in Chiang Mai Province

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