scholarly journals Effects of bodyweight and traditional resistance training on the functionality of elderly people: a randomized clinical trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 180
Author(s):  
Gabriel Vinicius Dos Santos ◽  
Antonio Gomes De Resende Neto ◽  
Leury Max Da Silva Chaves ◽  
Leticia Correia De Jesus ◽  
Alan Bruno Silva Vasconcelos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Weight Training ◽  
Functional Responses ◽  
Traditional Resistance Training ◽  
Perception Of Quality ◽  
Grip Test

Introduction: Bodyweight training is a method that aims to improve physical fitness without the use of implements to generate overload, being an alternative to traditional resistance training. However, there are still few studies analyzing its effects on the functionality of active older women. Objective: To compare the effects of body weight training with traditional resistance training on functionality of active older women. Methods: Thirty-three older women (64.42 ± 4.22 years) completed twelve weeks of intervention and were randomized into three groups: Bodyweight Training (BWT: n = 13), Traditional Resistance Training (TT: n = 13) and Control (CG: n = 7). Functional responses were assessed using the Sit and Stand (SL), Gallon Jug Shelf Transfer (GJST), Stand Up (LPDV), Time Up and Go (TUG), Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), Isometric Dead Lift (IDL) and Hand Grip Test. Self-perception of quality of life was assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. Results: After 12 weeks of intervention, TT demonstrated significant improvements in SL (3.23%), TUG (-6.06%) and WHOQOL-BREF (7.62%) tests. The BWT provided significant improvement in the IDL test (10.32%) and both experimental groups showed significant improvements in GJST (TT = -7.59% and BWT = -7.62%) and LPDV (TT = -9.28% and BWT = -12.25%) in relation to the initial values. Conclusion: Both programs proved to be effective for improving the functionality of the older women. Considering the similarity in the magnitude of the effects, BWT may be a viable, practical and inexpensive alternative to TT for this population.Keywords: aging, functional training, body weight training, daily activities, health, quality of life.

scholarly journals Effects of different doses of high-speed resistance training on physical performance and quality of life in older women: a randomized controlled trial

2016 ◽  
Vol Volume 11 ◽  
pp. 1797-1804 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo ◽  
Daniela Díaz ◽  
Cristian Martínez ◽  
Pablo Valdés-Badilla ◽  
Pedro Delgado-Floody ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Different Doses

scholarly journals Effects of High-Speed Versus Traditional Resistance Training in Older Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 194173812110152
Author(s):  
Itamar P. Vieira ◽  
Patrícia C. B. Lobo ◽  
James Fisher ◽  
Rodrigo Ramirez-Campilo ◽  
Gustavo D. Pimentel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Leg Press ◽  
Traditional Resistance Training ◽  
Medicine Ball

Background: The losses of strength, agility, balance, and functionality caused by aging are harmful to the elderly population. Resistance training (RT) may be an efficient tool to mitigate such neuromuscular decline and different RT methods can be used. Therefore, it is important to investigate the different responses to different training methods. Hypothesis: Eight weeks of traditional resistance training (TRT) are expected to promote similar results to high-speed training (HST) in physical functional performance (PFP) and quality of life in the elderly. Study Design: A clinical trial. Level of Evidence: Level 3. Methods: Participants (n = 24) with a mean age of 67.8 ± 6.3 years completed 8 weeks of RT. They were allocated into HST (n = 12) and TRT (n = 12). TRT involved training with 10 to 12 repetitions at controlled velocity until momentary muscle failure, while HST involved performing 6 to 8 repetitions at 40% to 60% of 1 repetition maximum (1RM) at maximum velocity. Pre- and posttraining, the participants were tested for (1) maximum strength in the 45° leg press and chest press; (2) PFP in the 30-second chair stand, timed-up-and-go (TUG), and medicine ball throw test; and (3) quality of life. Results: Both groups improved muscle strength in the 45° leg press, with greater increases for TRT (HST: +21% vs TRT: +49%, P = 0.019). There was no change in chest press strength for HST (−0.6%) ( P = 0.61), but there was a significant increase for the TRT group (+21%, P = 0.001). There was a similar improvement ( P < 0.05) for both groups in TUG (HST: 7%; TRT: 10%), chair stand (HST: 18%; TRT: 21%), and medicine ball throwing performance (HST: 9%; TRT: 9%), with no difference between groups ( P = 0.08-0.94). Emotional aspect significantly increased by 20% ( P = 0.04) in HST and 50% ( P = 0.04) in TRT. Conclusion: Both TRT and HST are able to promote improvements in functional performance in the elderly with greater in strength gains for TRT. Therefore, exercise professionals could choose based on individual characteristics and preferences. Clinical Relevance: The findings provide important insights into how health care professionals can prescribe HST and TRT, considering efficiency, safety, and individual aspects.

Tolterodine Aids Quality of Life in Older Women

Ob Gyn News ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 42 (24) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
HEIDI SPLETE
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Women

Effect of AerobicandProgressive Resistance Training on Functional Capacity, Quality of Life and CD4 Count in People with HIV/AIDS

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 226-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaiyapuri Anandh ◽  
◽  
Ivor Peter D’SA Ivor Peter D’SA ◽  
Jagatheesan Alagesan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Cd4 Count ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Quality of life in patients with narcolepsy: a WHOQOL-bref study

2008 ◽  
Vol 66 (2a) ◽  
pp. 163-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heloísa Rovere ◽  
Sueli Rossini ◽  
Rubens Reimão
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Group ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Severe Impairment ◽  
Perception Of Quality ◽  
Social Domains ◽  
Health Organization

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the perception of Quality of Life (QL) in Brazilian patients with narcolepsy. METHOD: 40 adult patients aged between 20 and 72 years (mean=41.55; SD=14.50); (28 F; 12M), with the diagnosis of chronic narcolepsy were followed up at the outpatient clinic (Patient Group). The Control Group was composed of 40 adults. The instrument utilized was the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF). RESULTS: The two groups were homogeneous and no difference was found with regards to age, sex, and demographic characteristics. The perception of QL in physical, psychological and social domains showed lower scores in those patients with narcolepsy than in the control group (p<0.05). Concerning physical domain, all the aspects evaluated were significantly impaired, in patient group, including sleep satisfaction (p<0.001); energy for daily activities (p=0.039); capacity to perform activities (p=0.001); and capacity to work (p=0.001). CONCLUSION: The perception of QL showed severe impairment in patients with narcolepsy for physical, psychological and social domains.

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