scholarly journals EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT NEUROMUSCULAR TRAINING PROTOCOLS ON THE FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY OF ELDERLY WOMEN

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antônio Gomes de Resende Neto ◽  
Marta Silva Santos ◽  
Roberto Jerônimo Santos Silva ◽  
Josimari Melo de Santana ◽  
Marzo Edir Da Silva-Grigoletto
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Dynamic Force ◽  
Functional Responses ◽  
Functional Training ◽  
Traditional Training ◽  
Training Protocols

ABSTRACT Introduction: Several strength training protocols have been tested in the search for systemic adaptations to improve functionality in the elderly. For this purpose, integrated exercises aimed at improving essential movements can be an interesting strategy to improve the performance of activities of the daily living. Objective: To compare the effects of eight weeks of functional training with traditional strength training on the physical fitness of sedentary elderly women. Methods: Thirty-two elderly women were divided into functional training group (FT, n=16) and traditional training group (TT, n=16). For the verification of functional responses, the Senior Fitness Test battery was used, as well as complementary tests of strength and muscular power. The data were analyzed using a 2x2 ANOVA with post hoc Sidak test to verify the differences between the groups. Results: At the end of eight weeks, when compared to TT group, the FT group showed significant increases in balance/agility variables (p=0.01; +7.6%), lower limbs strength (p=0.04; +15.3%), upper limbs strength (p=0.05; +11.7%), and cardiorespiratory power (p=0.05; +10.7%). However, in relation to flexibility tests and conventional tests of maximum dynamic force and muscular strength, there were no statistically significant differences between the groups. Conclusions: Both interventions are efficient to improve physical fitness of sedentary elderly women; however, functional training induces better adaptive responses to functionality when compared with traditional training. Level of Evidence I; Randomized clinical trial.

scholarly journals 12-Week Exercise Training of Knee Joint and Squat Movement Improves Gait Ability in Older Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1515
Author(s):  
Myungsoo Choi ◽  
Nayoung Ahn ◽  
Jusik Park ◽  
Kijin Kim
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Training ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Aerobic Training ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Active Motion ◽  
Combined Training ◽  
Digitally Controlled

This study analyzed the effects of an exercise training program consisting of a knee joint complex exercise device (leg-link system) with digitally controlled active motion function and squat movement on physical fitness and gait ability of elderly women aged 70 or above. Fifty four (54) elderly women aged 70 or above were divided into three groups as control group (n = 18), aerobic training group (n = 18), and combined training group with resistance and aerobic exercise (n = 18). Health-related physical fitness, gait ability-related physical fitness, and the temporal and spatial parameters of gait ability were compared. The health-related physical fitness after the 12-week training was not significantly altered in control group, whereas combined training group showed significant increase in all factors (p < 0.05) and aerobic training group showed significant increase (p < 0.05) only in the physical efficiency index. The gait ability-related physical fitness and all items of the temporal and spatial parameters of gait were found to have significantly increased (p < 0.05) in combined training group after the 12-week exercise training; however, in aerobic training group, only the factors related to muscular endurance and balance showed significant increase (p < 0.05). This study suggested that the exercise training consisting of knee joint complex exercise with digitally controlled active motion function and squat exercise for strengthening lower extremities and core muscles had positive effects on enhancing the ambulatory competence in elderly women.

scholarly journals Trainability and reversibility in physical fitness among elderly persons taking part in an intervention program

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taysi Seemann ◽  
Carolina Weber Schmitt ◽  
Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo Guimarães ◽  
Simone Korn ◽  
Joseani Paulini Neves Simas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Aerobic Capacity ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Active Living ◽  
Upper Limbs ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Ex Post

Objective To assess the trainability and reversibility of variables of physical fitness in elderly participants in Active Living Functional Gymnastics. Method This ex post facto study was composed of 115 elderly women from six functional fitness groups in the Active Living Program in Florianopolis. The Rikli and Jones battery of tests (Chair Stand Test, Arm Curl Test, Chair Sit and Reach Test, Back Scratch Test, 8-Foot Up and Go Test, 6 Minute Walk Test) was used. The intervention period lasted for eight months, and the detraining period took three months. Descriptive and inferential statistics with paired Student t-test and Scheffé post hoc was used. Results The performance of the age groups differed in agility and aerobic capacity; Trainability was identified in the strength and resistance variables of the lower and upper limbs, and the flexibility of the lower limbs; Detraining was perceived in the strength and resistance of upper limbs, and aerobic capacity. Conclusion A Functional Gymnastics program produces positive effects on the strength and resistance of the lower and upper limbs, and flexibility of the lower limbs in elderly women. An interruption period lasting three months results in detraining in strength and resistance of the lower limbs and aerobic capacity.

Functional training in comparison to traditional training on physical fitness and quality of movement in older women

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antônio Gomes de Resende-Neto ◽  
Mariely da Silva Resende ◽  
Bruna Caroline Oliveira-Andrade ◽  
Leury Max da Silva Chaves ◽  
Leandro Henrique Albuquerque Brandão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Functional Training ◽  
Traditional Training ◽  
Quality Of Movement

scholarly journals Does core exercises important to functinal training protocols?

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 240-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Silva Santos ◽  
Francisco José Vera-Garcia ◽  
Leury Max Da Silva Chaves ◽  
Leardro Henrique Albuquerque Brandão ◽  
Danilo Rodrigues Pereira Da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Endurance Test ◽  
Functional Training ◽  
Education Professionals ◽  
The Core ◽  
Jump Test ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Training Protocols

Objective: Our aim is to analyze the effects of 12 weeks of functional training with and without core exercises on core functional and performance indicators. Method: This is a three-arm randomized controlled trial, which will take place over 12 weeks. Participants will be randomly grouped into three training programs, namely: functional training group, which will perform global, multi-articular, and functional exercises, with no exercises for the core; functional training + core group, which will perform a similar protocol to the functional training group, but with the inclusion of specific exercises for the core region; and core training group, which will only perform specific exercises for the core. In both moments, tests will be carried out in the following order: McGill's torso muscular endurance test battery, unilateral hip bridge endurance test, sit up test, isometric dead lift, push up, sit to stand, functional movement screen, handgrip test, countermovement maximal vertical jump test, one repetition maximum in bench press, row and leg press, T- run agility test, Yo-Yo test. Discussion: These findings will provide new evidence to aid physical education professionals in decision-making regarding exercise prescription. Conclusion: We hypothesize that the inclusion of exercises specifically targeting the trunk in functional training protocols will lead to higher functional and core performance

scholarly journals Functional training vs traditional training benefits for martial arts practitioners

2018 ◽  
Vol XIX (1) ◽  
pp. 366-374
Author(s):  
Olaru Florina
Keyword(s):  
Martial Arts ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Muscular Fitness ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Functional Training ◽  
Traditional Training ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Traditional Resistance Training

Both functional and traditional resistance training increase muscular fitness. This study aims at highlighting the benefits of functional training compared to traditional training. Thus, we analyze the effects of functional training on muscular fitness in terms of endurance, agility, strength, flexibility and balance. A group of 40 martial arts practitioners, aged 18-30 years, was divided in a functional training experimental group (n = 20) and a traditional resistance control group (n = 20). Anthropometric measures were done to the test group of martial arts practitioners which were tested before and after the training study period of 7 weeks. The results showed an important improvement (p < 0.05) in endurance, push-ups, 1-RM bench press and squat, one-leg balance and back extension. Functional training group had a significant increase in flexibility and shoulder girth (p < 0.05). The main difference comparing the two test groups was in flexion time and forearm girth. In conclusion, functional training increases endurance, shoulder girth and flexibility

scholarly journals Performance of brazilian university handball players in the vertical jump after maximum strength training

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. e37058
Author(s):  
Jaime Della Corte ◽  
Rogério Alves de Souza ◽  
Jurandir Baptista da Silva ◽  
Eduardo Borba Neves ◽  
João Pedro Bomfim Torres ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Maximum Strength ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Multiple Series ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
Leg Extension ◽  
Transient Improvement ◽  
Training Protocols

This study aimed to analyze the performance of the vertical jump with counter movement (CMJ), in university handball athletes, immediately after the maximum strength training in multiple series and after 10 and 15min of rest. Twelve male athletes participated, age 20.9±2.4 years old, height 1.78±0.05m and Body Mass Index (BMI) 28.74±8.1kg/m2. After the tests and retests of 1 repetition maximum (1RM) for the dominant and non-dominant sides, in the leg extension, the volunteers performed crossover after 48 hours of the training sessions. CMJ measurements were collected before and immediately after each training protocol and after 10 and 15min of rest. Passive recovery between sets was three minutes. The intervals between training protocols were at least 45min. There were no statistical differences for the CMJ between the moments pre-, post-training session, 10 and 15min of rest in the different protocols, but progressive increases in the CMJ variables were observed, extending up to the 15th minute of rest, in all training protocols when comparing the results of the means of the CMJ variables of the moments post-training session, 10 and 15min of rest with the averages of the variables from the pre-training session, being more evident in the alternate unilateral protocol, which, unlike the other protocols of the study, performed series with the two lower limbs. It was evidenced that the training protocols of short duration and with high dynamic efforts, previously performed, influenced the performance of the CMJ, favoring for the transient improvement of the explosive muscular strength of the athletes.

scholarly journals Effects of Individualized Functional Training on the Physical Fitness of Women with Obesity

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (268) ◽  
pp. 61-75
Author(s):  
Greice Westphal ◽  
Silvia Beatriz Serra Baruki ◽  
Tamires Alessa de Mori ◽  
Maria Imaculada de Lima Montebello ◽  
Eli Maria Pazzianotto-Forti
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Functional Training

Introduction: Obesity is a global public health problem with negative impact on health. Therefore, effective treatments options are needed. Objective: to evaluate the responses of a supervised functional training program on physical fitness and functional capacity of women with obesity. Methods: a prospective and controlled study was conducted with twenty-four women, BMI >30 and <55 kg/m² and age between 20 and 59 years. The evaluation consisted of anthropometric measurements and physical fitness tests that assessed the cardiorespiratory fitness and functional capacity [6-minute step test (ST6min)], the indirect strength of the lower limbs [sit-to-stand test (STS)] and the flexibility [sit and reach test (SR)]. After the baseline evaluations, the volunteers were allocated in two groups: individualized training group (ITG) (n=13), which consisted of aerobic and strength training, for three months, three times a week, 60 minutes per session; and the control group (CG) (n=11) which did not participate in any regular physical exercise program during the same period. At the third month the two groups were reassessed. Results: it was observed significative reductions in waist circumference, hip and neck measurements; all with p<0.01; and increase in VO2max, in the number of movements of STS and in distance reached in the SR test, all with p<0.01 for the ITG. The ITG showed superiority over CG for all exercise test variables studied. Conclusion: The training program improved the distribution of body fat, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, flexibility and functional capacity. These are indicatives that the strategy is feasible for women with obesity.

scholarly journals The Effects of Functional Training on Some Biomotor Abilities and Physiological Characteristics in Elite Soccer Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Bulent Turna ◽  
Mahmut Alp
Keyword(s):  
Training Group ◽  
The Body ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Functional Training ◽  
Traditional Training ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Functional Movements ◽  
Positive Effect

Soccer game or a soccer match includes functional movements that require complex muscular balance including stopping, walking, jogging, sprint with dribbling, shooting and passing (Eniseler, 1994; Boyle, 2004). Functional training contribute to the different systems of the body through functional exercises performed in different parts of the body (covering the whole body, improving universal motor skills, applied in multiple motion planes) through intensive, short and constantly changing sessions. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of functional training on some physiological and Biomotor Abilities in elite soccer players. Athletes were randomly divided into two groups as Traditional Training Group (TTG) and Functional Training Group (FTG). For eight weeks, TTG athletes were trained five days per week for classical soccer training while FTG athletes were trained with functional training two days a week in addition to this training. Table 4 shows that the effect of pre-test from post-test and present an adjusted post-test mean and determine the difference of the adjusted post-test mean of two groups. According to the ANCOVA results, differences were not found statistically significant (p&gt;0.05). As a result, in this study, which aimed to investigate the effects of functional training on some physiological and bio-motor properties in elite soccer players, it was determined that functional training method had a positive effect on some physiological and bio-motor properties of pre- and post-test values in soccer players, however to determine the difference of the adjusted post-test mean of two groups, ANCOVA results show that differences were not found statistically significant.

scholarly journals Impact of Strength Training Program on Physical Fitness and Psychical Condition for Elderly Women

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (88) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaiva Abramavičiūtė ◽  
Kristina Zaičenkovienė
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Training Period ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

Research background and hypothesis. There is a lot of research proving that physical activity improves psychical condition when there are symptoms of psychical illness. There is also a wide range of studies carried out investigating the impact of physical activity on physical abilities, but little is known how strength training program as a factor improves psychical condition and, at the same time, body composition, strength and endurance for elderly woman.Research aim was to study the impact of an 8-week strength training program on physical fitness and psychical condition for elderly women.Research methods were literature review, HADS to evaluate anxiety and depression symptoms, anthropometry, strength and endurance testing, statistical analysis of physical fitness and psychical condition indices. Research results. In the period of 8-week strength training program we found that it had a positive impact on the indices in the experimental group compared to those in the control group. Psychical condition and strength results in experimental group were statistically significant (p  < 0.05); a significantly different change in aerobic endurance was measured during the 2 min step test. BMI and the body composition measures did not change statistically significantly.Discussion  and  conclusions. The  main  finding  is  that  an  8-week  strength  training  period  had  a  significant impact on psychical condition for elderly women. Moreover, strength training exercises improved upper and lower body muscle strength. Endurance improvement was observed during 2-min step test, but 6-min test results were insignificant (p > 0.05). After the 8-week training period, no significant differences in BMI and body composition were observed, although there was a slightly tendency of decrease in the experimental group.Keywords: elderly women, physical fitness, psychical condition, 8-week strength training programme, HADS, BMI.

scholarly journals Influence of skeletal maturation on physical fitness of young people with Down syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 373-383
Author(s):  
Everaldo Lambert Modesto ◽  
Leonardo dos Santos Oliveira ◽  
Bruna Barboza Seron ◽  
Eloise Werle de Almeida ◽  
Márcia Greguol
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Young People ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Skeletal Maturation ◽  
Control Group

Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) tend to prematurely reach the skeletal maturation period. In addition, young people with this condition have poor physical fitness and few opportunities to practice physical activity when compared to those without disabilities. The aim of this study was to investigate the skeletal maturation of young people with Down syndrome and its influence on the behavior of physical fitness related to health, after aerobic and resistance training programs. Forty people with DS, with an average age of 15.4 (± 2.6) years, were divided into three groups for a 12 weeks intervention program, AT - aerobic training group (3 times/week; 50 minutes/session), RT - resistance training group (twice/week ; 50 minutes/session) and CG - control group, 9 participants. Determination of skeletal age (EA) was performed using the Greulich-Pyle method. Anthropometric variables, muscle strength and peak VO2 were measured pre and post intervention. It was found that skeletal maturation influenced the effects of training, only being significant for body weight and strength in the upright row variables. In addition, the muscle strength of upper and lower limbs increased significantly after 12 weeks of aerobic or resistance training. Then, we can conclude that the effects of physical training on physical fitness of young people with Down syndrome appear to improve as the bone age increases.

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