How to simultaneously optimize muscle strength, power, functional capacity, and cardiovascular gains in the elderly: an update

Abstract Introduction: Regular physical activity is one of the main ways of avoiding compromised functional capacity and gaining muscle mass. Objective: investigate the differences in muscle strength and functional capacity of elderly people engaged in two types of strength exercises. Method: a cross-sectional study of 80 seniors of both sexes, 40 of whom engaged in weight training and 40 from the Fitness Zone in the city of Maringá, Paraná, state. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the sitting-rising and elbow flexion tests, and the functional capacity tests of the Latin American Development Maturity Group (GDLAM) were applied. The data were analyzed using the Shapiro-Wilk, Mann-Whitney “U” and Spearman’s correlation tests (p<0.05). Results: Most seniors who performed well in the sitting and rising test, rising from a chair and moving around the house and rising from the dorsal decubitus position engaged in weight training (p=0.001). Those engaged in weight training exhibited better upper limb strength and functional capacity in all the tests performed (p <0.05). Muscle strength is inversely related to functional capacity, that is, the better the result in the upper and lower limb muscle strength tests, the better the functional capacity of the elderly engaged in weight training. Conclusion: According to the results obtained, older people who engage in weight training display better upper limb strength and functional capacity than seniors from the Fitness Zone.

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The Effects of Creative Dance Based Exercise Training on Respiratory, Balance and Cognitive Functions, Respiratory and Peripheral Muscle Strength and Functional Capacity in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct04039334 ◽

2019 ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Exercise Training ◽

Pulmonary Disease ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Cognitive Functions ◽

Chronic Obstructive ◽

Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Creative Dance ◽

Peripheral Muscle

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Peripheral muscle strength is associated with lung function and functional capacity in patients with cystic fibrosis

Physiotherapy Research International ◽

10.1002/pri.1771 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Paula Maria Eidt Rovedder ◽

Gabrielle Costa Borba ◽

Mariluce Anderle ◽

Josani Flores ◽

Bruna Ziegler ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cystic Fibrosis ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Lung Function ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Peripheral Muscle

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Muscle strength cut-points for metabolic syndrome detection among adults and the elderly from Brazil

Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism ◽

10.1139/apnm-2020-0758 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 46 (4) ◽

pp. 379-388

Author(s):

Tiago Rodrigues de Lima ◽

David Alejandro González-Chica ◽

Eleonora D’Orsi ◽

Xuemei Sui ◽

Diego Augusto Santos Silva

Keyword(s):

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Lifestyle Modification ◽

Handgrip Strength ◽

Area Under The Curve ◽

Roc Curves ◽

The Elderly ◽

Youden Index ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cut Points

We aimed to determine cut-points for muscle strength based on metabolic syndrome diagnosis. This cross-sectional analysis comprised data from 2 cohorts in Brazil (EpiFloripa Adult, n = 626, 44.0 ± 11.1 years; EpiFloripa Aging, n = 365, 71.6 ± 6.1 years). Metabolic syndrome was assessed by relative handgrip strength (kgf/kg). Metabolic syndrome was defined as including ≥3 of the 5 metabolic abnormalities according to the Joint Interim Statement. Optimal cut-points from Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves were determined. Adjusted logistic regression was used to test the association between metabolic syndrome and the cut-points created. The cut-point identified for muscle strength was 1.07 kgf/kg (Youden index = 0.310; area under the curve (AUC)) = 0.693, 95% CI 0.614–0.764) for men and 0.73 kgf/kg (Youden index = 0.481; AUC = 0.768, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.709–0.821) for women (age group 25 to < 50 years). The best cut-points for men and women aged 50+ years were 0.99 kgf/kg (Youden index = 0.312; AUC = 0.651; 95% CI = 0.583–0.714) and 0.58 kgf/kg (Youden index = 0.378; AUC = 0.743; 95% CI = 0.696–0.786), respectively. Cut-points derived from ROC analysis have good discriminatory power for metabolic syndrome among adults aged 25 to <50 years but not for adults aged 50+ years. Novelty: First-line management recommendation for metabolic syndrome is lifestyle modification, including improvement of muscle strength. Cut-points for muscle strength levels according to sex and age range based on metabolic syndrome were created. Cut-points for muscle strength can assist in the identification of adults at risk for cardiometabolic disease.

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PENGARUH SENAM JANTUNG SEHAT SERI-I TERHADAP DAYA TAHAN JANTUNG-PARU, KEKUATAN OTOT DAN KADAR TNF-? PLASMA PADA LANJUT USIA

JURNAL ILMU FAAL OLAHRAGA INDONESIA ◽

10.51671/jifo.v1i1.37 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Ajeng Fitria ◽

Leonardo Lubis ◽

Ambrosius Purba

Keyword(s):

Muscle Strength ◽

Health Workers ◽

The Elderly ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

P Value ◽

Back Muscle ◽

Back Muscle Strength ◽

Shoulder Muscles ◽

Before And After ◽

Post Test

The increasing number of elderly and elderly life expectancy is a challenge for health workers. Decreased cardiac endurance, muscle strength and increased incidence of inflammation will occur in the elderly as we get older. health cardio exercises series-I is an aerobic exercise that has moderate intensity and is carried out for 30 minutes, research is needed to analyze the effect on cardiac endurance, muscle strength and decrease plasma TNF-? levels in the elderly. Research design with experimental method, pre-test and post-test design approach. The study was conducted for 4 weeks on 25 samples which were divided into 3 groups of frequency of health cardio exercises series-I to measure endurance of the heart. A 6-minute road test and muscle strength were used for hand grip strength dynamometer, test back and leg dynamometer. Measurement of plasma TNF-? levels is carried out using the Elisa method. The data was then analyzed using paired t-test to see differences before and after health cardio exercises series-I. The results showed health cardio exercises series-I performed 3x / mg can increase the heart's endurance compared to the frequency of 4x / mg and 5x / mg (-16.11 vs 15.62 vs -47.62 meters). health cardio exercises series-I frequency of 3x / mg and 4x / mg can increase back muscle strength (p-value = 0.019, p <0.05) and the frequency of 5x / mg can increase the strength of attractive shoulder muscles. (p-value = 0.033, p <0.05). Health cardio exercises series-I performed 3x / mg, 4x / mg and 5x / mg did not have a significant effect on plasma TNF-? protein expression in the elderly (0.506 vs 0.856 vs. 0.382, p <0.05). It is suggested that the elderly can do I-1 series heart exercise with a frequency of 3x / mg to increase the heart's lung endurance and back muscle strength, a health cardio exercises series-I 4x / mg series to increase muscle strength of the back back, a series of health cardio exercises series-I frequency of 5x / mg to increase attractive shoulder muscle strength.

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The influence of the practice of physical activity on the quality of life, muscle strength, balance, and physical ability in the elderly

Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia ◽

10.1590/s1809-98232013000100012 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 117-126 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mariana Martinez Orlando ◽

Maria Stella Peccin da Silva ◽

Império Lombardi Junior

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

The Elderly ◽

Physical Capacity ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Elderly Individuals ◽

Assess Quality ◽

The City

INTRODUCTION: Ageing has become a huge public health challenge due to the need to find solutions for improving quality of life. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess quality of life, muscle strength, balance and physical capacity among elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out involving 74 elderly individuals in the city of Santos (state of São Paulo, Brazil), divided into two groups: practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used for the classification of the participants. The generic SF-36 questionnaire was used to assess quality of life. The Berg scale was used for the analysis of balance. Dynamometry was used for the muscle strength test. The six-minute walk test was used for the assessment of physical capacity. RESULTS: Significant differences were found between elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity regarding quality of life (p = 0.001), muscle strength (p = 0.001), balance (p = 0.001) and physical capacity (p = 0.001). The data also showed that aspects of quality of life were strongly correlated with physical capacity among the non-practitioners of physical activity (r = 0.741). CONCLUSION: Elderly individuals in the city of Santos (Brazil) who practice physical activity have better quality of life, muscle strength, physical capacity and balance in comparison to those who do not practice physical activity.

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