scholarly journals Stay Home: Role of Physical Exercise Training in Elderly Individuals’ Ability to Face the COVID-19 Infection

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Walid Kamal Abdelbasset
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Physical Exercise Training

Recently, the novel coronavirus epidemic occurred in China and spread worldwide to become a global pandemic. COVID-19 is a fatal viral infection causing death, particularly in aged individuals, due to impaired immunity. To date, no intervention is available to prevent COVID-19 and its manifestations. Physical exercise training generally has health benefits, and it assists in the prevention of several chronic diseases. Therefore, this review is aimed at exploring the role of physical exercise training in the face of COVID-19 in older adults and elderly individuals. From this point of view, this review suggests that physical exercise training plays a key role in promoting immune system regulation, delaying immunity dysfunction, reducing circulatory inflammation markers, and preventing sarcopenia and thus could prevent the risk of acquiring COVID-19 infection and reduce the complications of recommended self-isolation in older adults and elderly individuals. Additionally, immunity biomarkers were optimistically demonstrated in older adults following physical exercise training, thereby reducing mortality and morbidity rates. Finally, in accordance with recommendations to stay home and perform self-isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19, all populations are strongly recommended to practice regular home exercise training at home to promote immune system functioning.

scholarly journals Benefits of Physical Exercise Training on Cognition and Quality of Life in Frail Older Adults

2012 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 400-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Langlois ◽  
T. T. M. Vu ◽  
K. Chasse ◽  
G. Dupuis ◽  
M.-J. Kergoat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Frail Older Adults ◽  
Physical Exercise Training

scholarly journals Dual-Task Exercise to Improve Cognition and Functional Capacity of Healthy Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naina Yuki Vieira Jardim ◽  
Natáli Valim Oliver Bento-Torres ◽  
Victor Oliveira Costa ◽  
Josilayne Patricia Ramos Carvalho ◽  
Helen Tatiane Santos Pontes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Physical Exercise Training

BackgroundIt has been suggested that physical inactivity and lack of stimulating cognitive activity are the two most significant modifiable risk factors to impair cognitive function. Although many studies that investigated the cognitive effects of physical exercise and cognitive stimuli in dual-task conditions showed improved cognitive performance, others have not confirmed these findings. The main aim of the present work is to analyze the effects of a dual-task multimodal physical exercise training, at moderate intensity, and cognitive stimulation on cognitive and physical function in healthy older adults.MethodsThis clinical trial was registered on the Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (RBR-9zrx3d). Here we tested the effects of a dual-task multimodal physical exercise training, at moderate intensity, on cognitive and physical function and quality of life in community dwelling older adults. The training protocol included 24 group sessions, 2/week, per 75 min. Cognition was assessed using CANTAB automated neuropsychological tests and Functional Capacity to Exercise tests. Performance was compared from baseline to post intervention and to a non-exercise control group using Mixed Linear Model for repeated measures.ResultsControl (CG) and dual-task (DTEx) groups progressed differentially over time on performance of episodic memory, sustained visual attention, functional mobility, cardiorespiratory fitness, lower limbs strength resistance, agility, quality of life and dual-task performance with significant improved DTEx performance. Control group did not show any significant changes on these tests except for showing a reduction in dual-task performance.ConclusionWe suggest that the dual-task combination of multisensory cognitive stimulation and multimodal moderate physical exercise training, twice a week, may be adopted as an effective program to reduce progression of age-related cognitive decline and improve physical fitness and quality of life on healthy older adults.Clinical Trial RegistrationBrazilian Registry of Clinical Trials: https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-9zrx3d -UTN code: U1111-1233-6349.

scholarly journals Physical exercise training and coronary artery disease

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-191
Author(s):  
Robert Höllriegel ◽  
Norman Mangner ◽  
Gerhard Schuler ◽  
Sandra Erbs
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Improve Blood Pressure Control ◽  
Physical Exercise Training ◽  
Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death worldwide, despite improvements in medical and interventional therapies. Based on many studies in large cohorts, regular physical exercise training plays a central and indispensable role in both the primary and secondary prevention of CAD. Exercise training was shown to improve blood pressure control, lipid profile, glucose control, and enhance weight loss in obese patients. Moreover, exercise training not only affects clinical symptoms, it reduces CAD mortality and morbidity in addition to dietary, pharmacological and interventional treatments. Different kinds of exercise training (aerobic, interval, resistance training) have been studied and all are feasible, well tolerated, and beneficial in patients with CAD. Therefore, exercise training has the highest recommendation class (I) and level of evidence (A) in the European guidelines for patients with coronary artery disease. Nonetheless, exercise training is underutilized in patients with cardiac diseases and only a minority of eligible patients is referred to a cardiac rehabilitation or structured exercise training program by their physician.

scholarly journals Effects of combined physical exercise training on DNA damage and repair capacity: role of oxidative stress changes

AGE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Pinto Soares ◽  
Amélia M. Silva ◽  
Maria Manuel Oliveira ◽  
Francisco Peixoto ◽  
Isabel Gaivão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Dna Damage ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Repair Capacity ◽  
Dna Damage And Repair ◽  
Physical Exercise Training ◽  
Stress Changes

Positive effects of combined cognitive and physical exercise training on cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia: A meta-analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 75-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.G.A. (Esther) Karssemeijer ◽  
J.A. (Justine) Aaronson ◽  
W.J. (Willem) Bossers ◽  
T. (Tara) Smits ◽  
M.G.M. (Marcel) Olde Rikkert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Physical Exercise Training

scholarly journals A - 01 Baseline Executive Functioning and Mood in Older Adults before a Remote Physical Exercise Training Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 641-641
Author(s):  
Agate FT ◽  
Milligan K ◽  
Webber A ◽  
Garcia-Barrera MA
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Dynamic Control ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Physical Exercise Training ◽  
Exercise Training Program ◽  
Cognitive Benefits

Abstract Objective Physical exercise shows benefits to executive functioning (EF), a cognitive process that is relevant to goal-directed planning, application of complex rules, and dynamic control of action. However, many older adults have not engaged in exercise due to social distancing measures implemented to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The present study aims to administer a remote physical exercise training program to older adults in Canada and examine its effects on EF and mood, beginning with the collection of the following baseline data. Methods So far, nine older adults (78% females, 66–78 years-old) have completed a remote assessment that examines current physical exercise engagement, Covid-related distress, general mood, and executive behavior. In addition, the assessment included computerized tasks measuring various aspects of EF. Pattern analyses were used to characterize trends in baseline data. Results 67% of participants reported undergoing no moderate-vigorous physical exercise in a typical week. Compared to other participants, more individuals in this subgroup performed at a lower rate on a higher-order EF task (i.e., the Balloon Analogue Risk Task). Similarly, more participants who endorsed higher Covid-related psychological distress performed worse in the same task compared to others (40% in the lower third of performance vs. 0%), and also endorsed more difficulties with organization. Conclusions These results suggest that those who do not engage in physical exercise are potential candidates to experience the mental health and cognitive benefits of a physical exercise training program.

Physical Exercise Training Improves Quality of Life in Healthy Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-93
Author(s):  
Bente M. Raafs ◽  
Esther G.A. Karssemeijer ◽  
Lizzy Van der Horst ◽  
Justine A. Aaronson ◽  
Marcel G.M. Olde Rikkert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Physical Exercise Training ◽  
The Social

The current meta-analysis first aimed to quantify the overall effect of physical exercise training on the quality of life (QoL) in healthy older adults. Second, the effects on the social, physical, and psychological QoL were assessed. In total, 16 randomized controlled trials were included. The primary analysis showed a medium effect of physical exercise training on QoL in healthy older adults (standard mean difference [SMD] = 0.38, confidence interval, CI, [0.18, 0.59], p < .05). The secondary analyses showed a positive medium effect of physical exercise training on the physical component of QoL (SMD = 0.39, CI [0.17, 0.60], p < .05), and a positive medium effect of physical exercise training on the psychological component of QoL (SMD = 0.348, CI [0.125, 0.570], p < .05), and no significant effect of physical exercise training on the social component of QoL was observed (SMD = 0.16, CI [−0.07, 0.38], p = .17). These findings warrant implementation efforts pertaining to exercise training for older adults to improve the QoL in our aging societies.

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