scholarly journals Functional Physical Fitness and Anthropometric Characteristics of Older Women Living in Different Environments in Southwest Poland

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonina Kaczorowska ◽  
Małgorzata Fortuna ◽  
Aleksandra Katan ◽  
Agnieszka Kaczorowska ◽  
Zofia Ignasiak
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics

scholarly journals Strength Training Decreases Inflammation and Increases Cognition and Physical Fitness in Older Women with Cognitive Impairment

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matheus U. Chupel ◽  
Fábio Direito ◽  
Guilherme E. Furtado ◽  
Luciéle G. Minuzzi ◽  
Filipa M. Pedrosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Older Women

Health-related Physical Fitness in Older Adult Europeans: The IN COMMON SPORT Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose M Cancela ◽  
Irimia Mollinedo-Cardalda ◽  
Manuela Ferreira ◽  
Pedro Bezerra
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Senior Citizens ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Lower Limb Strength ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
Health Related ◽  
European Group

Abstract Background This comparative descriptive study analysed the physical fitness and the anthropometric data of senior citizens participating in "IN COMMON SPORTS" project, in accordance with their place of residence. MethodsA total of 418 participants divided into two groups: Eastern European Group (EEG) and Southern European Group (SEG). Each participants' anthropometric characteristics (body mass index, body fat and waist hip ratio) and fitness (Senior Fitness Test and Hand grip) were studied. Results The Subjects from the SEG showed significantly lower anthropometric values than those from the EEG. The SEG subjects presented significant differences in physical fitness, with best values for upper and lower limb strength and aerobic resistance, while those from the EEG presented significantly better values for lower limb flexibility. Conclusion Senior citizens aged 60+ years present differences in physical fitness in accordance with their country of residence; the Southern Europeans having the best physical fitness.

scholarly journals Higher Levels of Physical Fitness Are Associated with Lower Peak Plantar Pressures in Older Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 4119
Author(s):  
Lovro Štefan ◽  
Mario Kasović ◽  
Martin Zvonař
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Plantar Pressure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Plantar Pressures ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Fitness Levels

Little is known about how physical fitness is associated with peak plantar pressures in older adults. Therefore, the main purpose of the study was to explore whether higher physical fitness levels were associated with lower peak plantar pressures in a sample of community-dwelling older adults. In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 120 older women aged ≥60 years. To assess the level of peak plantar pressure, we used a Zebris plantar pressure platform. To estimate the level of physical fitness, a senior fitness test battery was used. To calculate the associations between the level of physical fitness and peak plantar pressures beneath the different foot regions (forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot), we used generalized estimating equations with a linear regression model. In unadjusted models, higher physical fitness levels were associated with lower peak plantar pressures. When we adjusted for chronological age, the risk of falls and the presence of foot pain, higher physical fitness levels remained associated with lower peak plantar pressures. Our study shows that higher levels of physical fitness are associated with lower peak plantar pressures, even after adjusting for several potential covariates.

ACTN3 R577X polymorphism related to sarcopenia and physical fitness in active older women

Climacteric ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Romero-Blanco ◽  
M. J. Artiga González ◽  
A. Gómez-Cabello ◽  
S. Vila-Maldonado ◽  
J. A. Casajús ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Older Women

Effects of a soccer season on anthropometric characteristics and physical fitness in elite young soccer players

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 589-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ali Hammami ◽  
Abderraouf Ben Abderrahmane ◽  
Ammar Nebigh ◽  
Emmeran Le Moal ◽  
Omar Ben Ounis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics

Functional training in comparison to traditional training on physical fitness and quality of movement in older women

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antônio Gomes de Resende-Neto ◽  
Mariely da Silva Resende ◽  
Bruna Caroline Oliveira-Andrade ◽  
Leury Max da Silva Chaves ◽  
Leandro Henrique Albuquerque Brandão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Functional Training ◽  
Traditional Training ◽  
Quality Of Movement

scholarly journals Relationship of Changes in Physical Fitness and Anthropometric Characteristics over One Season, Biological Maturity Status and Injury Risk in Elite Youth Ski Racers: A Prospective Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Steidl-Müller ◽  
Carolin Hildebrandt ◽  
Erich Müller ◽  
Christian Raschner
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Height Velocity ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
Fitness Parameters ◽  
Biological Maturity ◽  
Ski Racers

Alpine ski racing is a sport with a high risk of injuries. In order to contribute to the longitudinal career development of young athletes, prevention measures should be elaborated. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate prospectively the role of biological maturity status, and changes in anthropometric characteristics and physical fitness parameters over one season in elite youth ski racers younger than 15 years. Eighty-nine elite youth ski racers (39 females, 50 males), aged 10–14 years (mean age: 12.1 ± 1.3), were investigated. Anthropometric characteristics and physical fitness parameters were assessed prior and after the winter season; traumatic and overuse injuries were recorded over the 32 weeks. Binary logistic regression analyses (R² = 0.202–0.188) revealed that the biological maturity (Wald = 4.818; p = 0.028), and changes over the season in the jump agility test (Wald = 4.692; p = 0.03), in body height (Wald = 6.229; p = 0.013), and in leg length (Wald = 4.321; p = 0.038) represented significant injury risk factors. Athletes who could improve their jump agility performance more, had smaller changes in the anthropometric characteristics and who were closer to their peak height velocity were at a lower injury risk. In the context of injury prevention, regular neuromuscular training should be incorporated, and phases of rapid growth have to be considered.

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