Long-Term Effects of Three Water-Based Training Programs on Resting Blood Pressure in Older Women

The aim of the study was to compare the effects of three water-based training on blood pressure (BP) in older women. A total of 57 participants were randomized into the following groups: (a) aerobic training (AT), (b) concurrent training in which resistance training progresses to the use of resistive equipment (CTRE), and (c) concurrent training in which resistance training progresses to multiple sets (CTMS). The participants trained twice a week for 16 weeks. Systolic BP decreased from pretraining to after 8 weeks of training and, subsequently, to after 16 weeks of training (AT: −6.53 mmHg, CTRE: −10.45 mmHg, and CTMS: −10.73 mmHg). Diastolic BP decreased from pretraining to after 8 and 16 weeks of training (AT: −6.23 mmHg, CTRE: −4.61 mmHg, and CTMS: −6.19 mmHg). Furthermore, 16% of the AT participants, 23% of the CTRE participants, and 28.5% of the CTMS participants were no longer classified as hypertensive. Water-based aerobic and concurrent training are efficient nonpharmacological measures to reduce BP in older women.

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Short and long-term effects of water-based aerobic and concurrent training on cardiorespiratory capacity and strength of older women

Experimental Gerontology ◽

10.1016/j.exger.2020.111103 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 142 ◽

pp. 111103

Author(s):

Thaís Reichert ◽

Rochelle Rocha Costa ◽

Artur Avelino Birk Preissler ◽

Henrique Bianchi Oliveira ◽

Cláudia Gomes Bracht ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Women ◽

Concurrent Training ◽

Long Term Effects ◽

Water Based ◽

Short And Long Term

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THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF AEROBIC TRAINING VERSUS COMBINED TRAINING ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES RISK FACTORS IN OVERWEIGH ELDERLY MEN WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

British Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1136/bjsports-2013-092558.22 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 47 (10) ◽

pp. e3.15-e3

Author(s):

Nelson Sousa ◽

Romeu Mendes ◽

Catarina Abrantes ◽

Jaime Sampaio ◽

José Oliveira

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Cardiovascular Diseases ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

High Blood Pressure ◽

Aerobic Training ◽

Long Term Effects ◽

Elderly Men ◽

Combined Training

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Effect of Resistance Training Intensity on Blood Pressure in Older Women

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2020-0049 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Alex S. Ribeiro ◽

João Pedro Nunes ◽

Karina E. Coronado ◽

Aluísio Andrade-Lima ◽

Leandro dos Santos ◽

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Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Resistance Training ◽

Older Women ◽

Whole Body ◽

Resistance Training Program ◽

Repetition Maximum ◽

Resting Blood Pressure ◽

Low Load ◽

Body Resistance ◽

Moderate Load

This study aimed to compare the effects of resistance training performed with low versus moderate loads on systemic resting blood pressure (BP) in older women. A total of 29 women (72.6 ± 5.1 years) were randomized into two groups: low load (LOW, n = 15) and moderate load (MOD, n = 14). An 8-week whole-body resistance training program was carried out 3 days/week (eight exercises, three sets, 10 or 15 repetition maximum). The LOW and MOD groups trained with a relative load of 15 and 10 repetition maximum, respectively. Outcome measures included resting systolic and diastolic BP. After 8 weeks, both groups presented significant changes (p < .05) in systolic BP (LOW = −3.0%; MOD = −4.6%) and mean BP (LOW = −1.9%; MOD = −3.1%). There was no change for diastolic BP in the posttest in both groups. The results suggest that low and moderate loads are equally effective for promoting decreases in resting BP in older women.

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Randomized Clinical Trial of Water-Based Aerobic Training in Older Women (WATER Study): Functional Capacity and Quality of Life Outcomes

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2019-0552 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (8) ◽

pp. 781-789 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Luana Siqueira Andrade ◽

Stephanie Santana Pinto ◽

Mariana Ribeiro Silva ◽

Paula Carolini Campelo ◽

Samara Nickel Rodrigues ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Women ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Aerobic Training ◽

Training Programs ◽

Gait Velocity ◽

Training Groups ◽

Intention To Treat ◽

Water Based ◽

Treat Analysis

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 2 water-based aerobic training programs on functional capacity and quality of life (QoL) of older women. Design: Randomized clinical trial. Methods: A total of 41 women (64.3 [3.1] y) were randomized into a continuous (CTG) and an interval (ITG) water-based aerobic training group. Training programs were performed with exercise intensity based on rating of perceived exertion throughout 12 weeks (twice a week). Functional tests with and without dual-task and QoL questionnaire were applied pretraining and posttraining. Per protocol and intention to treat analysis were conducted using generalized estimating equations, with Bonferroni post hoc test (α = .05). Results: The per protocol analysis showed an increase in the 30-second chair stand (6% [12%] vs 18% [13%]), 6-minute walk (4% [7%] vs 2% [8%]), and 5-m habitual gait velocity (6% [11%] vs 4% [7%]) tests after CTG and ITG training groups. In addition, the intention to treat analysis revealed an increase in the 30-second chair stand test (7% [13%] vs 12% [13%]) and physical domain of QoL (8% [26%] vs 14% [22%]) after CTG and ITG training groups, as well as an increase in the gait velocity with verbal task after CTG (6% [11%]). Conclusions: Both water-based aerobic training programs induced similar improvements in the functional capacity and maintained the QoL perception in older women.

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Long-term effects of aerobic training versus combined aerobic and resistance training in modifying cardiovascular disease risk factors in healthy elderly men

Geriatrics and Gerontology International ◽

10.1111/ggi.12033 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 928-935 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Nelson Sousa ◽

Romeu Mendes ◽

Catarina Abrantes ◽

Jaime Sampaio ◽

José Oliveira

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Resistance Training ◽

Aerobic Training ◽

Disease Risk ◽

Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽

Long Term Effects ◽

Elderly Men ◽

Healthy Elderly

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Long-Term Effects of Resistance Training on body Composition, Physical Fitness and Bone Mineral Density in a Osteopenia Elderly Woman : A Case Report with 3-Year Follow-Up

The Korean Journal of Growth and Development ◽

10.34284/kjgd.2018.02.26.1.111 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 111-117

Author(s):

Seon-young Lee ◽

Sang-won Seo ◽

Sang-hyup Song ◽

Ho-seong Lee

Keyword(s):

Bone Mineral Density ◽

Body Composition ◽

Case Report ◽

Resistance Training ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Elderly Woman ◽

Long Term Effects ◽

Mineral Density

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Long-term effects (>24 months) of multiple lifestyle intervention on major cardiovascular risk factors among high risk subjects: a meta-analysis

European Journal of Preventive Cardiology ◽

10.1093/eurjpc/zwab061.253 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

H Bergum ◽

I Sandven ◽

TO Klemsdal

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Systolic Blood Pressure ◽

Total Cholesterol ◽

Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽

Lifestyle Intervention ◽

Small Study ◽

Long Term Effects

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): The Norwegian health department Background The evidence of the long-term effects of multiple lifestyle intervention on cardiovascular risk is uncertain. We aimed to summarize the evidence from randomized clinical trials examining the efficacy of lifestyle intervention on major cardiovascular risk factors in subjects at high cardiovascular risk. Methods Eligible trials investigated the impact of lifestyle intervention versus usual care with minimum 24 months follow-up, reporting more than one major cardiovascular risk factor. A literature search updated April 15, 2020 identified 12 eligible studies. The results from individual trials were combined using fixed and random effect models, using the standardized mean difference (SMD) to estimate effect sizes. Small-study effect was evaluated, and heterogeneity between studies examined by subgroup and meta-regression analyses considering patient- and study-level variables. Results Small-study effect was not identified. Lifestyle intervention reduced systolic blood pressure modestly with an estimated SMD of -0.13, 95% confidence interval (CI): -0.21 to -0.04, with moderate heterogeneity (I² = 59%), corresponding to a mean difference of approximately 2 mmHg (MD = -1.86, 95% CI: -3.14 to -0.57, p = 0.0046). This effect disappeared in the subgroup of trials judged at low risk of bias (SMD = 0.02, 95% CI: -0.08 to 0.11). For the outcome total cholesterol SMD was -0.06, 95% CI: -0.13 to 0.00, with no heterogeneity (I² = 0%), indicating no effect of the intervention. Conclusion Lifestyle intervention resulted in only a modest effect on systolic blood pressure and no effect on total cholesterol after 24 months. Further lifestyle trials should consider the challenge of maintaining larger long-term benefits to ensure impact on cardiovascular outcomes.

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