scholarly journals Effect of Concurrent Training Order With Electromyostimulation on Physical Performance in Young Elderly Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 508-525
Author(s):  
Mehri Derakhshan Nejad ◽  
◽  
Masoud Nikbakht ◽  
Mohsen Ghanbarzadeh ◽  
Rouhollah Ranjbar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Training Sequence ◽  
Concurrent Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Maximum Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Vo2 Max ◽  
Walking Test

Objective: Aging is one of the stages of life that needs special attention due to the special conditions of this period of life. Inactivity and myasthenia due to aging are important factors in reducing the physical and functional activities in the elderly, which can affect their quality of life. On the other hand, electromyostimulation (EMS) is one of the modern training methods that can be suitable for disabilities in the elderly. Also, the training sequence in concurrent training is one of the variables of training that can affect its adaptations. This study aimed to compare the effect of exercise sequence in concurrent training with EMS on the motor performance of elderly women. Materials & Methods: In this semi-experimental single-blinded study, 50 healthy elderly female volunteers, age range of 60-70 years, were selected by random sampling divided randomly into the following groups (each group of 10 people): Aerobic-resistance training with EMS, resistance-aerobic exercise with EMS, rotational exercise (change of priority periodically in training sessions) with EMS, and rotational and control (without training) groups. The training protocol consisted of twelve weeks of exercise, three sessions per week, and each session three stages of warm-up (10-15 minutes), main exercises (20 minutes) and cooling (10 minutes). The main training program consisted of 20 minutes of parallel combination exercises, which were two 10-minute steps with a 3-5 minute intervals. Aerobic exercises were performed with the intensity of 70%-50% of maximum oxygen consumption and resistance exercises using body weight and elastic bands for different muscle groups. The training schedule was the same for all groups in terms of volume and intensity, with the only difference being in the exercise sequence and EMS presentation. Strength of the upper and lower torso muscles were measured with chest press and seated leg extension, respectively, maximum oxygen consumption (VO2 max) with a one-mile Rockport walking test, muscular endurance with a 2-minute marching on a spot-test and lower torso strength with a walking test on the slope in two stages before and after the intervention. Statistical analysis was performed using dependent t-tests and Covariance Analysis (ANCOVA) and Bonferroni post hoc test using SPSS software V. 22 and P≥0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Significant increase was observed in all measured dependent variables relative to the baseline values (P<0.001). In the study of intergroup changes, a significant increase was observed in VO2 max level, upper and lower torso strength, and muscular endurance in all of the intervention groups compared to the control group (P<0.001), but lower torso strength was significant only in the intervention groups with EMS compared to the control group (P<0.001). VO2 max changes and the lower torso strength in training groups with EMS were significantly higher than the groups without EMS (P<0.01). Also, the upper torso strength and the endurance of the lower torso muscles in the group with the priority of resistance training with EMS were higher than the combination group without EMS (P<0.01). Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be said that combined concurrent exercises are a useful method in promoting physical fitness and physical performance of elderly women, and the use of EMS can increase the effectiveness of adaptations resulting from exercise, especially lower torso strength in the elderly and can prevent complications associated with myasthenia. On the other hand, the training sequence with the priority of resistance training can be effective in increasing the effect of exercise on the variables of upper torso muscle strength and muscular endurance, but it does not have a significant effect on lower torso strength, cardiorespiratory endurance and lower torso strength.

scholarly journals Effects of Cognicise-Neurofeedback on Health Locus of Control, Depression, and Quantitative Electroencephalography Alpha Asymmetry in Elderly Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 899
Author(s):  
Heewook Weon ◽  
Jieun Yoo ◽  
Jumhwa Yu ◽  
Miso Park ◽  
Haekyoung Son
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quantitative Electroencephalography ◽  
Alpha Asymmetry ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: With an increase in the aged population, there is a growing concern regarding the care of the elderly. This study aims to identify effects of cognicise-neurofeedback on health locus of control, depression, and quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG) alpha asymmetry in elderly women. Methods: A quasi-experimental control group pre-test–post-test design was used. Korean women aged 65 years or over at a senior welfare center were randomly allocated to the control (n = 12) or experimental (n = 19) groups from July to October 2019. The intervention consisted of cognicise (exercise with intensified cognitive activity) and neurofeedback twice a week for 10 weeks. The locus of control and depression were measured via self-reported questionnaires. QEEG alpha asymmetry was measured using BrainMaster. Results: Depression significantly decreased in the experimental group (t = 4.113, p = 0.001), while internality in the locus of control significantly decreased in the control group (t = 3.023, p = 0.012). On the other hand, QEEG alpha asymmetry index differences in F3-F4 between the pre-test and post-test were not significant in the experimental group (t = 0.491, p = 0.629) or control group (t = 0.413, p = 0.678). Conclusions: Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, contact between the elderly and healthcare workers in the clinical practice field has become more restricted. These findings can help decrease negative emotions among elderly women in the community based on an integrated neuroscientific approach.

scholarly journals Effect of Eight Weeks Water Resistance Training with Dark Chocolate Supplementation on the Balance of the Elderly

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Mousavi ◽  
Farshad Ghazalian
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Water Resistance ◽  
Training Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Dark Chocolate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group Water ◽  
Age Range

Introduction: Improving balance in the daily lives of the elderly plays an important role, especially in reducing their risk of falling. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks water resistance training with dark chocolate supplementation on the balance of the elderly.Methods: In this study, 38 elderly people with an age range of 73-60 years were randomly divided into four groups. Participants in groups, included water resistance training and water resistance training + dark chocolate, performed water resistance training for eight weeks. In this period, groups of dark chocolate and water resistance training + dark chocolate, consumed 6 pieces of dark chocolate 83%, 5 gr per day, and the control group did not have any training or supplementation. The stork test (flamingo) was used to assess balance. The results of covariance analysis (ANOVA) showed that there was a statistically significant difference between the four groups. Data were evaluated using Excel and SPSS-25 (p≤ 0.05). Results: The adjusted means after eliminating the effect of pre-test scores showed that the water resistance-training group had a higher mean than the other three groups and the weakest scores belonged to the control group. The results of other groups were as followed: experimental group 18.77, chocolate group 16.88, combined group (water resistance training + dark chocolate) 17.24 and control group 9.77. The results of Benferoni test showed that there was a significant difference between the water resistance training group and the control group (p = 0.006). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, it seems that eight weeks of water resistance training and dark chocolate supplementation can improve the balance and quality of life of the elderly.

scholarly journals Interval training during concurrent training optimizes cardiorespiratory adaptations in women

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Ferrari ◽  
Cristine Lima Alberton ◽  
Stephanie Santana Pinto ◽  
Eduardo Lusa Cadore ◽  
Ronei Silveira Pinto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Ventilatory Threshold ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Concurrent Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Interactions ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Continuous Running

Abstract This study compared the effects of using continuous and interval aerobic exercise during concurrent training on cardiorespiratory adaptations in women. Thirty-two participants were randomly assigned into one of the following groups: continuous running and resistance training (C-RUN, n = 10), interval running and resistance training (I-RUN, n = 11), or control group that performed resistance training only (RT, n = 11). Each group trained twice a week during 11 weeks. Oxygen uptake corresponding to the first ventilatory threshold (VO2VT1), second ventilatory threshold (VO2VT2) and maximal effort (VO2max) was measured in a maximal incremental test performed before and after training. Significant increases in VO2VT1, VO2VT2 and VO2max were observed in all training groups. VO2VT2 and VO2max presented time-group interactions, indicating that the magnitude of the increase in these variables was dependent on the training group (VO2VT2: C-Run = 6.6%, I-Run = 15.7%, RT = 1.7%; VO2max: C-Run = 7.2%, I-Run = 14.3%, RT = 2.7%). The effect size observed for post-training values comparing C-RUN and RT groups was d = 0.566 for VO2VT2 and d = 0.442 for VO2max. On the other hand, values of d = 0.949 for VO2VT2 and d = 1.189 for VO2max were verified between I-RUN and RT groups. In conclusion, the use of continuous and interval aerobic exercise during concurrent training improved different cardiorespiratory parameters in women, but in a greater magnitude when interval aerobic exercise was performed simultaneously to resistance training.

scholarly journals Chronic effects of different neuromuscular training on hemodynamic responses estimated vo2max and walking performance in the elderly

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiana Rodrigues Scartoni ◽  
Leandro Oliveira Sant’Ana ◽  
Jeferson Macedo Vianna ◽  
Sérgio Machado ◽  
Estélio Henrique Martin Dantas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Neuromuscular Training ◽  
Oxygen Absorption ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Strength Group ◽  
Chronic Effects ◽  
Walking Performance ◽  
And Control

Abstract Resistance training is an excellent intervention for obtaining different physiological improvements in the elderly. The present study aimed to investigate the chronic effects of different neuromuscular training on cardiovascular, cardiorespiratory, and walking performance responses in the elderly. One hundred five people (64 women and 41 men) participated in the study, physically active, all over 60 years old. They were randomized to compose three groups: Strength Group, (n = 35), Resistance Group (n = 35), and Control Group, (n = 35). Both experimental groups (Strength Group and resistance group) performed four weeks of adaptation and 12 weeks of specific training. The Strength Group and the resistance group did four weeks adaptation phase and 12 weeks intervention load with 70-85% and 50-70%, respectively. The same exercise program was used in the experimental groups, using the alternating method by segment with the bench press, squat, one-sided curved stroke, leg extension, biceps curl, knee flexion, Triceps forehead. Both strength and resistance groups carried out two weekly sessions with an interval of at least 48 and a maximum of 72 hours. A pre and post-evaluation of resting heart rate (HR), blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), rate pressure product (RPP) was performed, and oxygen absorption (VO2max) and walking performance were estimated through the 1600 test meters. In systolic pressure, there was an improvement for the Strength Group (p=0.007) but not for the resistance group (p=0.172) and control group (p=0.999). Between groups, differences were observed between the Strength Group with the control group (p <0.0001). For diastolic pressure, there was a difference for the Strength Group (p=0.000) and not for the resistance group (p=0.916) and the control group (p=0.107). in an inter-group comparison, differences were observed for the Strength Group (p<0.0001) and resistance group (p=0.001) when compared with the control group. For heart hate and double product, in the intra-group analysis, no difference was observed (p>0.05), but in the intergroup, for both variables, the difference was observed for the Strength Group and resistance group when compared with the control group (p<0.0001). Concerning VO2max, the resistance group presents better intra and inter-group results (p<0.05). In walking performance, there were improvements for the Strength Group (p=0.027) and resistance group (p<0.0001). among the groups, the resistance group was the best compared to the Strength Group (p=0.000) and the control group (p<0.0001). Conclusion resistance training can be a great strategy for hemodynamic and cardiorespiratory improvement in the elderly.

scholarly journals Comparison of Muscular Endurance and Hypertrophy Resistance Training on Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Sedentary Male Smokers

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon Stuwart Shaw ◽  
Stacey Turner ◽  
Ina Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Muscular Endurance ◽  
Cvd Risk Factors ◽  
Cvd Risk

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) exemplifies a major medical problem as it is the most considerable cause of morbidity and mortality. While sport conditioning specialists understand and differentiate the different benefits of resistance training (RT) subtypes on athletic performance, this distinction is less clear for health professionals when designing CVD risk reduction programs. Objectives: This study attempted to investigate and compare the effects of hypertrophy and muscular endurance RT on CVD risk in sedentary males. Methods: Sedentary male smokers were randomly assigned to either an eight-week hypertrophy RT group (HTG) (n = 15), muscular endurance RT groups (METG) (n = 15), or a non-exercising control group (CON) (n = 15) to assess their impact on smoking, blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max) variables associated with the four most prominent CVD risk factors. Data were analyzed using SPSS-25 software using a paired sample t-test and ANOVA. Results: Significant (P ≤ 0.05) improvements were found in three of the 15 measured variables in the HTG (resting mean arterial pressure (RMAP) (P = 0.024); total cholesterol (TC): HDL-C ratio (P = 0.009), and HDL-C: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) ratio (P = 0.038), with a deleterious decrease in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (P = 0.027). In turn, significant improvements were found in the METG in 10 of the 15 measured variables, namely; cigarettes smoked per day (P = 0.037), resting systolic blood pressure (RSBP) (P = 0.002), resting diastolic blood pressure (RDBP) (P = 0.006), RMAP (P = 0.000), TC (P = 0.010), triglycerides (TG) (P = 0.010), LDL-C (P = 0.007), HDL-C: LDL-C (P = 0.018), non-HDL-C (n-HDL-C) (P = 0.010), and VO2max (P = 0.001), and a deleterious decrease in HDL-C (P = 0.026). Conclusions: While the oversimplification of RT design for CVD reduction has resulted in cardio-centric CVD training programs, this study demonstrates that some subtypes of RT (i.e. muscular endurance training) may prove more useful than others in reducing multiple CVD risk factors simultaneously.

scholarly journals AGING & MUSCULAR FUNCTION: A SELECTED REVIEW OF LITERATURE WITH EMPHASIS ON CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE AND FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSE TO RESISTANCE EXERCISE

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozan Atalağ ◽  
Cem Kurt ◽  
Lincoln A. Gotshalk ◽  
Richard E. J. Shanklin ◽  
Jenna H. Aina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Endurance Training ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Concurrent Training ◽  
Synthesis Rate ◽  
Protein Synthesis Rate ◽  
Neuromuscular Adaptations ◽  
Elderly Populations ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Endurance

This narrative review evaluates strength or resistance training on cardiorespiratory endurance, blood pressure, contractile function, contractile protein synthesis rate, bone turnover, gait and balance, and neuromuscular adaptations in elderly populations. Seventy-eight studies spanning from 1999 through 2020 were reviewed. Database sources including PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Knowledge and Google Scholar were searched in accordance with the purpose of the study. A majority of the studies reported that resistance training reduces blood pressure and increases contractile functions, contractile protein synthesis rate, bone turnover, gait and balance, cardiorespiratory endurance, and neuromuscular adaptations in the elderly. Furthermore, combined training (CT), also known as concurrent training (strength plus endurance training) may also be as effective as traditional endurance training or traditional strength/resistance training alone for improving cardiorespiratory endurance and functional performance. According to the evaluation of studies included in this review, we concluded that training modalities that involve low-load, high velocity strength training combined with endurance training might be the best training strategy in improving cardiovascular fitness, functional capacity and musculoskeletal health in the elderly populations. Elderly people should be encouraged to participate in a concurrent training or a combination of strength and endurance training to delay, or even reverse the negative effects of aging. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0875/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Body composition and food intake in elderly women subjected to resistance training

2001 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-183
Author(s):  
Aline Rodrigues BARBOSA ◽  
José Maria SANTARÉM ◽  
Wilson JACOB FILHO ◽  
Maria de Fátima Nunes MARUCCI
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage

This study analyzed the effects of a 10-wk resistance training program on body composition in 11 elderly women (68.91 ± 5.43 yrs). A control group of 8 women (65.13 ± 4.09 yrs) served as inactive control. The body fat percentage (skinfold thickness and bioelectrical impedance), body-circumference measurements and sum of skinfolds were assessed before and after 10 weeks. Food intake was assessed immediately before week 0 and week 10, from 3-day diet records (energy, protein, carbohydrate and fat). After initial tests, the subjects began a training program consisting of eight exercises for the whole body. The training program only resulted in decrease in sum of skinfolds (p<=0.05). No significant changes in any variable were observed in the control group. In conclusion, the training program did not reduce body fat percentage, although it reduced sum of skinfolds.

Concurrent Training for Women in Menopause: Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielly Yani Fausto ◽  
Juliana Araujo Klen ◽  
Adriane Pogere ◽  
Fabiana Flores Sperandio ◽  
Melissa de Carvalho Souza Vieira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Aerobic Training ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Concurrent Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Hormonal Profile ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Menopausal Women

Objective: Propose a concurrent training protocol and evaluate the effects in depressive symptoms, anxiety, mood, sexual function, body fat, muscular strength, cardiorespiratory capability and hormonal profile of women in menopause through a randomized controlled trial. Methods: This is a randomized clinical trial of two arms with 6 months of intervention with concurrent training with menopausal women (40 to 59 years old) with positive symptomatology to the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) questionnaire and blood collection of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) ≥25 UI/ml, being randomly and distributed in two groups: experimental group (EG) and control group (CG). In the first trimester there will be 30 minutes of aerobic training and 30 minutes of resistance training; in the second trimester, 40 minutes of aerobic training and 20 minutes of resistance training. The weekly frequency will be 3 times a week, with sessions lasting 60 minutes, going through a period of neuromuscular adaptation, the intensity will be increased each month according to individual needs. The control group will maintain its activities normally receiving monthly calls to control and monitor its usual daily activities. Main outcome measures: Comparative analyzes will be applied between the results of EG and CG after the intervention period, and also pre and post-intragroup tests within both groups, in order to observe possible changes after the intervention. Conclusion: It is believed that this protocol is capable of treating the psychological, physical symptoms, hormonal profile and sexual function of menopausal women. Conclusion: It is believed that this protocol is capable of treating the psychological, physical symptoms, hormonal profile and sexual function of menopausal women.

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