The Effects Of A Combined Resistance Training And Cardiovascular Exercise Program In College Females: Does Order Matter?

Author(s):  
Patrick M Davitt ◽  
Jarrett Schanzer ◽  
Harisics Tjionas ◽  
Joseph Pellegrino ◽  
Cynthia A Jaouhari ◽  
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2002 ◽  
Vol 95 (3) ◽  
pp. 719-727 ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Annesi

For 36 previously sedentary, asymptomatic women the relation of changes in Fatigue and Energy after exercise and over a 14-wk. period associated with participating in a moderate cardiovascular exercise program was analyzed. Scores on the Exercise-induced Feeling Inventory subscale of Physical Exhaustion significantly decreased, and those on the subscale of Revitalization significantly increased immediately after completion of exercise. Feeling state scores before exercise (high vs low on Physical Exhaustion and Revitalization) were not significantly associated with the change in scores on the subscales. Scores on the Profile of Mood States subscale of Fatigue significantly decreased and on the subscale of Vigor significantly increased over the 14-wk. study. Participants with initially higher Fatigue scores showed significantly greater mean change over the 14 wk. than those with lower scores. No such difference was found for changes in Vigor scores. Significant correlations between both measures of Fatigue (Physical Exhaustion and Fatigue) ( r = .36) and Energy (Revitalization and Vigor) ( r = .54) were found which indicated a relation between changes in feeling after exercise and those over 14 wk. Limitations and implications of the findings were discussed based on theories of exercise-induced affective change.


Author(s):  
Leidy Sofía Montaño-Rojas ◽  
Ena Monserrat Romero-Pérez ◽  
Carlos Medina-Pérez ◽  
María Mercedes Reguera-García ◽  
José Antonio de Paz

The aim of this study was to identify the characteristics of resistance training (RT) programs for breast cancer survivors (BCS). A systematic review of the literature was performed using PubMed, Medline, Science Direct, the Cochrane Breast Cancer Specialised Register of the Cochrane Library, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), and Scopus, with the aim of identifying all published studies on RT and BCS from 1 January 1990 to 6 December 2019, using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The risk of bias in the studies was assessed using the revised Cochrane Risk of Bias tool (RoB 2.0). Sixteen trials were included for qualitative analysis. More than half of the trials do not adequately report the characteristics that make up the exercise program. The maximal strength was the most frequently monitored manifestation of strength, evaluated mainly as one-repetition maximum (1RM). Resistance training was performed on strength-training machines, twice a week, using a load between 50% and 80% of 1RM. The trials reported significant improvement in muscle strength, fatigue, pain, quality of life, and minor changes in aerobic capacity.


2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-68
Author(s):  
Gina H. Blunt ◽  
Kristi M. King

Lack of knowledge on how to properly use resistance training equipment and the confidence to perform exercises correctly are major barriers to beginning an exercise program. Creating fitness instructional videos for use on an MPEG 4 (mp4) player provides visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning opportunities in a real world setting. Exercise equipment demonstrations and short exercise routines are presented in their natural settings with the incorporation of Techy Trainer videos on mp4 player technology. This article discusses how to develop, edit, and post self-guided video training, download to mp4 players, and evaluate client confidence and learning.


2005 ◽  
Vol 96 (3) ◽  
pp. 855-862 ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Annesi

Two groups of adults classified with depressed mood (10% highest scores on the Profile of Mood States-Short Form Depression scale) were contrasted on changes in POMS Depression scores over 10 weeks. The exercise group ( n = 26) was given a moderate cardiovascular exercise program of 3x/week for 20 to 30 min. per session. The control group ( n = 24) did not participate in exercise. Significant reductions in POMS Depression scores over 10 weeks were noted for the exercise group in between-group ( d = –.88) and within-group ( d = −1.32) analyses. Significantly more participants in the exercise group scored in the normal range at Week 10 (62%) than in the control group (29%). Neither changes in cardiorespiratory function (VO2 max) nor initial POMS Depression scores were significantly correlated with changes in POMS Depression scores after 10 weeks. Methodological improvements, limitations, and practical application of findings after replication were discussed.


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 3-9
Author(s):  
Keyvan Hejazi ◽  
Mehrdad Fathi ◽  
Mahsa Salkhord ◽  
Maryam Dastani

Abstract Introduction. Inflammatory and coagulation factors are among the various factors that are involved in the development of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of eight weeks of combined training (endurance-intermittent resistance and endurance-continuous resistance) on coagulation, fibrinolytic and lipid profiles of overweight women. Material and Methods. This was a quasi-experimental study of 36 overweight women, who were divided into three groups of endurance-intermittent resistance training (n = 12), endurance-continuous resistance training (n = 12) and control (n = 12). The training was performed during eight weeks, three times a week, and each session lasted for 80 to 90 minutes. Blood samples were analyzed for the concentrations of coagulation, fibrinolytic and lipid profiles before and after the completion of the training program. Results. Fibrinogen levels, prothrombin time (PT), partial thromboplastin time (PTT) and platelet count decreased significantly at the end of the training in both intervention groups. However, serum levels of D-dimer increased significantly in both training groups. Also, the levels of triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) decreased significantly, while the levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) increased significantly. Conclusions. Combined exercise improved most coagulation factors and lipid profiles at the end of the training period. Therefore, the results of our research suggest that a combined exercise program can improve the health of overweight women.


Thrita ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ameneh Balavi ◽  
Mohsen Ghanbarzade

Background: Airways resistance and broncho-spasm due to exercise are very common. Factors such as exercise, temperature, humidity, air pollution, and disease affect this complication. This study was performed due to the increase in physical disability of muscle weakness in patients with MS and the lack of information on the effect of different strength training exercises on air resistance. Objectives: The current study aimed to investigate the effect of resistance training with different intensities on airway resistance indices of women with MS. Methods: Thirty six women with Multiple sclerosis who had a disability criterion ranged from 1 to 4 (based on Krutzke’s disability scale) were sampled using the targeted and purposive sampling methods. They were selected based on the initial health conditions and then were randomly assigned to each of the three groups (each consisting of 12 participants). The first group received resistance training for 12 weeks, three sessions a week with intensity 60% 1RM, and the second group received resistance training for 12 weeks, three sessions a week with intensity 80% 1RM. Those in the control group didn’t have an exercise program. Results: Airway resistance indices were measured both before and after 12 weeks of resistance training, airway resistance indices in both groups was significantly decreased, and these changes were significant in both experimental groups as compared to the control group. Conclusions: According to the findings, in addition to improving balance, fatigue, and muscle endurance, high-intensity resistance training had similar effects to moderate-intensity exercise on pulmonary function indices in women with MS.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dmitry Rozenberg ◽  
Daniel Santa Mina ◽  
Sahar Nourouzpour ◽  
Encarna Camacho Perez ◽  
Brooke Stewart ◽  
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BACKGROUND Post-transplant metabolic syndrome (PTMS) is a common contributor to morbidity and mortality in solid organ transplant recipients in the late post-transplant period (≥ 1-year). Patients diagnosed with PTMS are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and frequently experience decreased physical function and health-related quality of life (HRQL). Studies in the early post-transplant period (< 1-year) have shown the benefits of facility-based exercise training on physical function and HRQL, but have not evaluated the effects on metabolic risk factors. It remains unclear whether home-based exercise programs are feasible and can be sustained with sufficient adherence and exercise dose to have effects on PTMS. This protocol outlines the methodology of a randomized controlled trial of a partly-supervised home-based exercise program in lung (LTx) and liver (OLT) transplant recipients. OBJECTIVE 1) To evaluate the feasibility (i.e. recruitment rate, program adherence, attrition, safety, and participant satisfaction) of a 12-week individualized, home-based aerobic and resistance training program in LTx and OLT recipients initiated 12 to 18 months post-transplant; and 2) to assess estimates of intervention efficacy on metabolic risk factors, self-efficacy for exercise, and HRQL. METHODS 20 LTx and 20 OLT recipients with two or more cardio-metabolic risk factors at 12-18 months post-transplant will be randomized to an intervention group (home-based exercise training) or a control group. The intervention group will receive an individualized exercise prescription comprising aerobic and resistance training 3-5 times per week for 12 weeks. Participants will meet with a qualified exercise professional weekly (via videoconference) to guide exercise progression, provide support, and promote exercise self-efficacy. Participants in both study groups will receive one counselling session on healthy eating with a dietitian at the beginning of the intervention. For the primary aim, feasibility will be assessed through recruitment rate, program adherence, satisfaction, attrition, and safety. Secondary outcomes will be measured at baseline and 12-weeks, and include assessments of metabolic risk factors (i.e. insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, blood pressure, and cholesterol), HRQL, and exercise self-efficacy. Descriptive statistics will be used to summarize program feasibility and effect estimates (means and 95% confidence interval) for sample size calculations in future trials. RESULTS Enrollment for this study started in July 2021. It is estimated that the study period will be 18 months with data collection completed by December 2022. CONCLUSIONS A partly-supervised home-based, individually tailored exercise program that promotes aerobic and resistance training and exercise self-efficacy may prove to be an important intervention for improving the metabolic profile of LTx and OLT recipients with cardio-metabolic risk factors. Thus, characterizing the feasibility and effect estimates of home-based exercise constitutes the first step in the development of future clinical trials designed to reduce the high morbidity associated with PTMS. CLINICALTRIAL https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04965142


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Gentil ◽  
Claudio Andre Barbosa de Lira ◽  
Daniel Souza ◽  
Alfonso Jimenez ◽  
Xian Mayo ◽  
...  

In December of 2019, there was an outbreak of a severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by the coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19) in China. The virus rapidly spread into the whole world causing an unprecedented pandemic and forcing governments to impose a global quarantine, entering an extreme unknown situation. The organizational consequences of quarantine/isolation are absence of organized training and competition, lack of communication among athletes and coaches, inability to move freely, lack of adequate sunlight exposure, and inappropriate training conditions. The reduction of mobility imposed to contain the advance of the SARS-Cov-2 pandemic can negatively affect the physical condition and health of individuals leading to muscle atrophy, progressive loss of muscle strength, and reductions in neuromuscular and mechanical capacities. Resistance training (RT) might be an effective tool to counteract these adverse consequences. RT is considered an essential part of an exercise program due to its numerous health and athletic benefits. However, in the face of the SARS-Cov-2 outbreak, many people might be concerned with safety issues regarding its practice, especially in indoor exercise facilities, such as gyms and fitness centers. These concerns might be associated with RT impact in the immune system, respiratory changes, and contamination due to equipment sharing and agglomeration. In this current opinion article, we provide insights to address these issues to facilitate the return of RT practices under the new logistical and health challenges. We understand that RT can be adapted to allow its performance with measures adopted to control coronavirus outbreak such that the benefits would largely overcome the potential risks. The article provides some practical information to help on its implementation.


2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 444-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Louise Bird ◽  
Keith Hill ◽  
Madeleine Ball ◽  
Andrew D. Williams

This research explored the balance benefits to untrained older adults of participating in community-based resistance and flexibility programs. In a blinded randomized crossover trial, 32 older adults (M = 66.9 yr) participated in a resistance-exercise program and a flexibility-exercise program for 16 weeks each. Sway velocity and mediolateral sway range were recorded. Timed up-and-go, 10 times sit-to-stand, and step test were also assessed, and lower limb strength was measured. Significant improvements in sway velocity, as well as timed up-and-go, 10 times sit-to-stand, and step test, were seen with both interventions, with no significant differences between the 2 groups. Resistance training resulted in significant increases in strength that were not evident in the flexibility intervention. Balance performance was significantly improved after both resistance training and standing flexibility training; however, further investigation is required to determine the mechanisms responsible for the improvement.


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