scholarly journals Muscle Power Mediates The Relationship Between Physical Activity And Functional Fitness In Older Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (7S) ◽  
pp. 396-397
Author(s):  
Vera Zymbal ◽  
Luis Carrasco ◽  
Borja Sañudo ◽  
Diana Luís ◽  
Filomena Carnide ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Muscle Power ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Functional fitness and body composition of active older women in different age categories

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Ogonowska-Słodownik ◽  
Eliza Maria Bober ◽  
Bartosz Molik
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Scratch Test ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Percentage Of Body Fat ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Introduction: Physical activity is one of the basic elements that affect functional performance and body composition. The age may result in adverse changes in these parameters. The study aimed to compare the functional fitness and body composition in physically active women over 60 years old in different age groups and determine the relationship between those two components. Material and methods: The study participants attended gymnastic classes at the University of Third Age of Warsaw University of Technology. A total of 39 women were examined in three age categories - 60-64 years (13 women), 65-69 years (13 women), 70-74 years (13 women). The study used the Senior Fitness Test (SFT) to assess functional fitness. Body composition was tested using a device Tanita BC 420. Results: Statistical analysis showed no statistically significant (p≤0.05) differences in functional fitness and body composition between women of different age groups. A statistically significant negative correlation was found for Back Scratch test with BMI and percentage of body fat and a positive with muscle mass. Additionally, 8-ft up-and-go test positively correlated with BMI and percentage of body fat and negatively with muscle mass. Conclusions: Regular physical activity allows to maintain the level of functional fitness in older women. Element requiring additional commitment are flexibility exercises. The study confirmed the relationship between body composition and functional fitness of older women.

The Relationship between Convenience of Destinations and Walking Levels in Older Women

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy C. King ◽  
Jennifer S. Brach ◽  
Steven Belle ◽  
Richard Killingsworth ◽  
Mark Fenton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Neighborhood Environment ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Neighborhood Walkability ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose. To examine the relationship between physical activity and (1) convenience of destinations, measured by whether destinations (such as a park, trail, businesses, and services) are within walking distance of the home, and (2) participants' perception of the quality of their neighborhood surroundings for walking, captured with a global neighborhood “walkability” rating. Design. Cross-sectional analysis of data obtained in 1999. Setting. Community in southwest Pennsylvania. Subjects. Older Caucasian women (n = 149, mean age = 74.2 years). Response rate = 79%. Measures. Walking levels, leisure-time physical activity, and features of the neighborhood environment were measured with interviewer-administered questionnaires. Physical activity was also measured objectively with a pedometer. Results. Living within walking distance (defined as within a 20-minute walk of home) of a park; biking or walking trail; or department, discount, or hardware store was related to higher pedometer readings ( p < .01). In addition, there was a positive trend between the sum of destinations within walking distance of home and activity levels measured by pedometer and questionnaire ( p < .01). There was also a positive trend between participants' neighborhood “walkability” rating and activity levels measured by pedometer and questionnaire ( p < .01). Conclusion. These findings suggest that the ability to make utilitarian walking trips from home and the perception of having favorable neighborhood surroundings for walking are associated with increased physical activity levels in older women.

The relationship among physical activity, obesity, and physical function in community-dwelling older women

2004 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer S Brach ◽  
Jessie M VanSwearingen ◽  
Shannon J FitzGerald ◽  
Kristi L Storti ◽  
Andrea M Kriska
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Functional Fitness and Self-Reported Quality of Life of Older Women Diagnosed with Knee Osteoarthrosis: A Cross-Sectional Case Control Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Andréa Malveira Cavalcante ◽  
Márcio Roberto Doro ◽  
Frank Shiguemitsu Suzuki ◽  
Roberta Luksevicius Rica ◽  
Andrey Jorge Serra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
6 Minute Walk Test

Aim.Utilizing a cross-sectional case control design, the aim of this study was to evaluate the functional fitness and self-reported quality of life differences in older people diagnosed with knee osteoarthrosis (O) who participated in health promotion groups.Methods.Ninety older women were distributed into two groups: control without O of the knee (C,n=40) and a group diagnosed with primary and secondary knee O with grade II or higher, with definite osteophytes (OA,n=50). Functional fitness was evaluated by specific tests, and the time spent in physical activity and quality of life was evaluated by the IPAQ and WHOQOL (distributed in four domains: physical: P, psychological: PS, social: S, and environmental: E) domain questionnaires.Results.No differences were found between ages of groups (C:66±7; OA:67±9; years). The values of the chair stand test (rep) in the OA (13±5) group were different when compared to C group (22±5). For the 6-minute walk test (meters), the values obtained for the C (635±142) were higher (P<0.01) than the OA (297±143) group. The time spent in physical activity (min) was greater (P<0.001) in the control (220±12) group compared to OA (100±10) group. Higher values (P<0.001) in all domains were found in the C (P:69±16, PS:72±17, S:67±15, E:70±15) group compared to OA (P:48±7, PS:43±8, S:53±13, E:47±14) group.Conclusion.Our data suggests that knee O, in older women, can promote a decline in time spent performing physical activity and functional fitness with decline in quality of life with an increase in sitting time.

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