Effects of protein supplement in combination with resistance training on body composition and physical function in middle aged and older women with knee osteoarthritis

A systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effects of circuit resistance training (CRT) on cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, and body composition in middle-aged and older women. Sixteen studies were included in the meta-analysis. The CRT interventions led to a significant decrease in weight, body mass index, and fat mass along with an increase in muscle mass. Significant differences were found in the fat mass and a trend to develop muscle mass when compared with the control group. CRT led to a significant increase in VO2max, walking endurance, and time to exhaustion; likewise, significant differences were observed when compared with the control group. CRT had a moderate and large favorable effect on arm, trunk, and lower limb strength. Furthermore, the increases in strength observed in the CRT were significantly greater than the changes observed in the control group. In middle-aged and older women, CRT improved cardiorespiratory fitness and strength and optimized body composition.

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Periodized and non-periodized resistance training programs on body composition and physical function of older women

Experimental Gerontology ◽

10.1016/j.exger.2019.03.001 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 121 ◽

pp. 10-18 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Hélio José Coelho-Júnior ◽

Ivan de Oliveira Gonçalvez ◽

Ricardo Aurélio Carvalho Sampaio ◽

Priscila Yukari Sewo Sampaio ◽

Eduardo Lusa Cadore ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Resistance Training ◽

Physical Function ◽

Older Women ◽

Training Programs

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Effects of power resistance training program with elastic bands on body composition, muscle strength and physical function in older women

10.14198/jhse.2020.15.proc4.30 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jorge Flandez ◽

Javier Gene-Morales ◽

Nicole Modena ◽

Fernando Martin ◽

Juan C. Colado ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Resistance Training ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Training Program ◽

Physical Function ◽

Older Women ◽

Resistance Training Program ◽

Elastic Bands

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The Combined Effects of Tai Chi, Resistance Training, and Diet on Physical Function and Body Composition in Obese Older Women

Journal of Aging Research ◽

10.1155/2014/657851 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

S. A. Maris ◽

D. Quintanilla ◽

A. Taetzsch ◽

A. Picard ◽

J. Letendre ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Resistance Training ◽

Physical Function ◽

Older Women ◽

Tai Chi ◽

Urban Setting ◽

Obese Women ◽

Timed Up And Go ◽

Major Health Problem ◽

Combined Intervention

Obesity is a major health problem in the USA, especially in minority populations over the age of 60 years, and the aging process can cause adverse effects on physical function. Previous research has shown that Tai Chi, resistance training (RT), and diet result in overall health improvements. However, the combination of these specific interventions has yet to be translated to obese older women in an urban setting. The purpose of this study was to examine a combined intervention on the primary outcomes of physical function and body composition. Using a nonrandomized design, 26 obese women (65.2±8.1years) completed a 12-week intervention; participants were assigned to an intervention (EXD) group or a control (CON) group. The EXD group (n=17) participated in Tai Chi, RT, and a dietary session. The CON group (n=9) was asked to continue their normal lifestyle. Timed up and go (TUG) time was reduced by0.64±2.1seconds (P=0.04) in the EXD group while the CON group saw a borderline significant increase of 0.71 sec (P=0.051). The combined intervention helped improve performance on TUG time, but there were no significant increases in other body composition or function measures.

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