Associations of physical fitness and physical activity with sleep among middle-aged women

The presence of multimorbidity in middle-aged and older adults, which reduces their physical activity and quality of life, is a global health challenge. Exercise is one of the most important health behaviors that individuals can engage in. Previous studies have revealed that aerobic exercise training is beneficial for healthy middle-aged and older adults and those with various chronic diseases, but few studies have designed individualized aerobic exercise training for individuals with multimorbidity. Although individuals with multimorbidity are considerably less adherent to physical activity interventions, telephone-based motivational interviewing may help in strengthening motivation and promoting behavioral change for increasing physical activity and health-related physical fitness. This study aimed to examine whether a 12-week individualized aerobic exercise training in a rehabilitation center combined with telephone-based motivational interviewing is effective in promoting physical activity and health-related physical fitness among middle-aged and older adults with multimorbidity. A randomized controlled trial was conducted. Forty-three participants (aged > 40) were recruited and randomly assigned to the intervention group, comparison group, or control group. The participants’ physical activity and health-related physical fitness were assessed at baseline and at 12 weeks. The results indicated that after individualized aerobic exercise training combined with telephone-based motivational interviewing, the participants reported increased total physical activity (Fin = 481.3, p = 0.011), vigorous-intensity physical activity (Fin= 298.9, p = 0.007), dominant and nondominant hand grip (kg) (Fin = 1.96, p = 0.019; Fin = 2.19, p = 0.027, respectively), FEV1/FVC (Fin = 0.045, p = 0.043), VO2 max (ml/kg/min) (Fin = 5.30, p = 0.001), VO2 max predicted (%) (Fin = 21.6, p = 0.001), work (watts) (Fin = 22.5, p = 0.001), and anaerobic threshold (L/min) (Fin = 0.165, p = 0.011). Twelve weeks of individualized aerobic exercise training in the rehabilitation center combined with telephone-based motivational interviewing can increase the total physical activity, vigorous physical activity, and cardiorespiratory fitness of middle-aged and older adults with multimorbidity.

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Determinants of non-cardiorespiratory fitness in pre-elderly women

Jurnal Gizi dan Dietetik Indonesia (Indonesian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics) ◽

10.21927/ijnd.2019.7(2).41-50 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 41

Author(s):

Mustakim Mustakim ◽

Kusharisupeni Djokosujono

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Composition ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Vitamin B12 ◽

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽

Smoking Status ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Dominant Factor ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Cross Sectional

ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Kelompok lanjut usia mengalami perkembangan yang pesat di masa mendatang. Kebugaran menjadi salah satu prediktor dalam menentukan kesakitan dan kematian pada kelompok lansia.Tujuan: Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk membahas karakteristik, komposisi tubuh, gaya hidup dan asupan gizi dengan kebugaran yang diukur melalui serangkaian tes kebugaran pada wanita pralansia di Kecamatan Pancoran Mas kota Depok.Metode: Penelitian menggunakan desain studi cross-sectional dan dilakukan pada 134 orang wanita pralansia di Kecamatan Pancoran Mas kota Depok.Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 72,4 persen wanita pralansia berada pada kondisi tidak bugar. Variabel paling berhubungan dengan kebugaran adalah aktivitas fisik setelah dikontrol dengan IMT, persen lemak tubuh, status merokok dan asupan vitamin B12.Kesimpulan: Akivitas fisik merupakan faktor paling berpengaruh terhadap kebugaran non kardiorespiratori pada wanita pralansia. Oleh karena itu, wanita pralansia wajib menjaga aktivitas fisiknya secara rutin melalui jalan kaki, senam ataupun kegiatan fisik lainnya.KATA KUNCI: wanita pra lansia, kebugaran non kardiorespiratori, aktivitas fisik ABSTRACTBackgrounds: Fitness was found as an indicator of morbidity and mortality to the elderly. A person who have low physical fitness level is often associated with a lack of regular physical activities and causes of degenerative diseases and premature death. Besides, fitness will have an inluenfce to his body composition (reduced fat levels in the abdomen), increase lipid profile (reduced triglyceride levels, increased HDL), reduce LDL, and reduce blood pressure.Objectives: This study focused on the physical fitness of middle-aged women in Pancoran Mas, Depok. The purpose of this study was to look at the relationship between lifestyle, body composition and nutritional intake and physical fitness. In addition, this study also determined the dominant factor related to physical fitness.Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design and the data were collected from 134 middle-aged women. Physical Fitness was measured by fitness test using handgrip test, sit and reach test, and chair sit and stand the test. Data on body composition will be collected through a series of anthropometric measurements. Meanwhile, nutrition intake was collected using an interview questionnaire on a 2-day 24-hour dietary recall and lifestyle were collected by using Physical Activity Scele for Elderly (PASE Questionnaire).Results: The result showed that 72.4 percent of respondents had a low category level condition. This study showed that there is a significant relationship between physical activities and non-cardiorespiratory fitness in middle-aged women. The dominant factor related to determining fitness was physical activities with OR 2.382 after being measured by a percentage of body fat, body mass index (BMI), smoking status and vitamin B12 intake.Conclusions: The most influential variable was physical activities after adjusted by BMI (Body Mass Index), the percentage of body fat, smoking status, and vitamin B12 intake.middle aged women should keep their physical activity in active level. They can use walking or aerobic dance to maintain their physical activity.KEYWORDS: Middle-aged women; non-cardiorespiratory fitness; physical activity

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The Influence of Various Type of Long Term Physical Activity on the Physical Fitness and Blood Lipid Level in Middle Aged Adult Male

Journal of Sport and Leisure Studies ◽

10.51979/kssls.2010.08.41.987 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 41 ◽

pp. 987-996

Author(s):

Myoung Jai Chang ◽

Hyung Don Kim ◽

Kyung Bae Park

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Adult Male ◽

Lipid Level ◽

Blood Lipid ◽

Blood Lipid Level ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Middle Aged Adult

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Physical fitness does not reflect physical activity patterns in middle-aged workers

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1249/00005768-198802000-00002 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 6-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

JOHN C. SOBOLSKI ◽

JURA J. KOLESAR ◽

MARCEL D. KORNITZER ◽

GUY G. DE BACKER ◽

ZOLTAN MIKES ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Physical Activity Patterns

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Effects of Exergames on Physical Fitness in Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Taiwan

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17072565 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (7) ◽

pp. 2565 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tzu-Cheng Yu ◽

Che-Hsien Chiang ◽

Pei-Tzu Wu ◽

Wen-Lan Wu ◽

I-Hua Chu

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Xbox Kinect ◽

Leg Muscle ◽

And Control

Using exergaming for exercise training was found to improve physical fitness. Yet, few studies have used the “Xbox Kinect” to examine its effects on physical fitness in healthy middle-aged and older adults. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 10-weeks of Xbox Kinect training on physical fitness in healthy middle-aged and older adults. Forty participants (average 64.00 ± 4.44 years old, eight males and 32 females) were randomized to either intervention (n = 20) or control group (n = 20). The intervention group played Xbox Kinect three times per week, for an average of 50 min per session for 10 weeks. The control group was instructed to maintain their levels of physical activity. All the participants completed assessments of body composition, muscle strength, flexibility, balance and cardiopulmonary endurance at baseline and after 10-week intervention. After 10 weeks of training, the intervention group showed significant improvements in cardiopulmonary endurance and leg muscle strength. Moreover, there were significant differences between the intervention and control group in changes in aerobic fitness and leg muscle strength. The exergame program effectively improved cardiopulmonary endurance and leg muscle strength in healthy middle-aged and older adults. It could be an alternative to conventional exercise.

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