scholarly journals Use of an Integrated Research-Practice Partnership to Improve Outcomes of a Community-Based Strength-Training Program for Older Adults: Reach and Effect of Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together (LIFT)

Author(s):  
Meghan Wilson ◽  
Thomas Strayer ◽  
Rebecca Davis ◽  
Samantha Harden
2008 ◽  
Vol 56 (12) ◽  
pp. 2323-2329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer E. Layne ◽  
Susan E. Sampson ◽  
Charlotte J. Mallio ◽  
Patricia L. Hibberd ◽  
John L. Griffith ◽  
...  

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Bates ◽  
Alex Donaldson ◽  
Beverley Lloyd ◽  
Sally Castell ◽  
Patricia Krolik ◽  
...  

1998 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 445-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. A. Brill ◽  
J. C. Probst ◽  
D. L. Greenhouse ◽  
B. Schell ◽  
C. A. Macera

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 253-256
Author(s):  
Rogelio Galaviz Berelleza ◽  
Marina Trejo Trejo ◽  
Juan Carlos Borbón Román ◽  
Edgar Ismael Alarcón Meza ◽  
Heriberto Antonio Pineda Espejel ◽  
...  

Introducción: A medida que se presenta el envejecimiento, los músculos disminuyen su tamaño y fuerza. La pérdida de masa muscular puede causar una disminución general de la función metabólica asociada a una baja producción hormonal anabólica y riesgo de lesión. La disminución de los niveles séricos de GH e IGF-1 debido al incremento de la edad pueden promover la fragilidad al contribuir a la pérdida de masa muscular y fuerza objetivo: Determinar efecto de un programa de entrenamiento de fuerza sobre IGF-1 en adultos mayores con obesidad e hipertensión controlada. Método: 8 adultos mayores con obesidad e hipertensión controlada, realizaron 6 semanas de entrenamiento de la fuerza con intensidades del 70% del 1RM, con una frecuencia de 4 veces por semana, previo al protocolo de entrenamiento se determinó triglicéridos, colesterol, glucosa e IGF-1 en sangre y medidas antropométricas (talla, peso, % grasa y masa muscular). Se aplicó un test de una repetición máxima (1RM) para evaluar la fuerza máxima en el tren superior e inferior antes y después del programa de entrenamiento. Resultados: Se observó un aumento significativo (p<0.05) en los niveles séricos de IGF-1, después de la realización del programa de entrenamiento. Conclusión: El entrenamiento de la fuerza con intensidades del 70% de la 1RM y frecuencia 4 realizado durante 6 semanas en adultos mayores con obesidad e hipertensión controlada, produjo incrementos en la concentración sérica de IGF-1 y un incremento de la fuerza muscular. Abstract. Introduction: As people age, muscles decrease in size and strength. Loss of muscle mass can cause a general decrease of metabolic function associated with low anabolic hormone production and risk of injury. The decrease in serum levels of GH and IGF-1 due to aging can provoke fragility by contributing to the loss of muscle mass and strength. Purpose: To determine the effect of a strength training program on IGF-1 in older adults with obesity and controlled hypertension. Method: a sample of 8 older adults with obesity and controlled hypertension performed 6 weeks of strength training with intensities of 70% 1RM and 10RM, with a frequency of 4 times per week. Prior to the protocol of Training, triglycerides, cholesterol, blood glucose IGF-1, and anthropometric measures (size, weight, % fat and muscle mass) were determined. The test of one maximum repetition (1rm) was performed to evaluate maximum force in upper and lower limbs before and after the training program. Results: A significant increase (p <0.05) was observed in serum IGF-1 levels after the completion of training program. Conclusion: Strength training with intensities of 70% of 1RM and frequency of 4 days/week, carried out for 6 weeks, produced increases in serum IGF-1 concentration and increased muscle strength in older adults with obesity and controlled hypertension.


2020 ◽  
Vol 87 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-199
Author(s):  
Alice Pellichero ◽  
Krista L. Best ◽  
François Routhier ◽  
William C. Miller

Background. Manual wheelchair (MWC) training is important, but less than 50% of new wheelchair users receive any training. The Wheelchair training Self-efficacy Enhanced for Use (WheelSeeU), a community-based peer-led MWC training program, is feasible and effective for improving wheelchair skills. However, implementing effective programs requires an understanding of stakeholders’ experiences. Purpose. Explore older adults’ perceptions about their participation in the WheelSeeU program. Method. Qualitative interviews were conducted with participants who completed the WheelSeeU program. Thematic analysis was conducted. Findings. Three themes emerged. 1. Getting my life back described participants’ perceived impact of the WheelSeeU program on their lives. 2. I can do it too, implied critical facilitators for success. 3. Social gains, revealed participants’ feelings of social inclusion through participation in the program. Implications. Older adults expressed satisfaction and quality of participation with the WheelSeeU program that increased autonomy, improved MWC mobility and self-efficacy, and enhanced social connectedness.


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