scholarly journals Metabolic Syndrome and Functional Fitness Abilities

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (24) ◽  
pp. 5840
Author(s):  
Laura Gallardo-Alfaro ◽  
Maria del Mar Bibiloni ◽  
Emma Argelich ◽  
Escarlata Angullo-Martinez ◽  
Cristina Bouzas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Vigorous Exercise ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Fitness Score ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Handgrip Test

Background: It has been pointed out that moderate to vigorous exercise improves metabolic syndrome (MetS) criteria; however, studies on functional fitness in subjects with MetS are scarce. Aim: This study aimed to assess functional fitness abilities in MetS and non-MetS subjects. Methods: Cross-sectional study. Participants living in the Balearic Islands (n = 477, 52% men, 55–80 years old) with MetS (n = 333) and without MetS (n = 144). Anthropometric, socioeconomic and lifestyle characteristics were measured, and blood samples were collected. Functional fitness tests included: one leg balance, standing and sitting handgrip, 30-s chair stand, arm curl, chair sit-and-reach, back scratch, 8-foot time up-and-go, 30-m walk, and 6-min walk tests. A Functional Fitness Score was created from tests that measured agility and dynamic balance, static balance, lower-and-upper body strength, lower-and-upper body flexibility, aerobic endurance, and speed. Results: All functional fitness tests were lower in MetS subjects, except for back scratch and standing handgrip test. After adjusting for possible confounders (sex, age, civil status, education level, leisure-time physical activity) MetS subjects were more likely to be below average for a sex and age specific cut-off value of one leg balance (Odds Ratio, OR: 2.37; 95% Confidence Interval, CI: 1.25–4.48), chair stand (OR: 2.30; 95% CI: 1.26–3.20), arm curl (OR: 3.43; 95% CI:1.90–6.26), back scratch (OR: 3.49; 95% CI: 2.31–5.91), 8-foot up-&-go (OR: 13.03; 95% CI: 6.66–25.55), 30-m walk (OR: 8.10; 95% CI: 4.33–15.57) and 6-min walk test (OR: 3.28; 95% CI: 1.76–6.52), whereas they were more likely to be above average for sitting handgrip test (OR:1.69; 95% CI:1.21–2.95). Functional Fitness Score was lower in MetS subjects (5.44 ± 2.40 vs. 7.04 ± 1.72, p < 0.001), independently of sex and age. Conclusion: MetS participants showed lower functional fitness abilities and lower Functional Fitness Score than non-MetS peers, independently of sex, age, body mass index and waist circumference, showing lower ability to perform everyday activities safely and independently.

scholarly journals Metabolic syndrome in fixed-shift workers

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Canuto ◽  
Marcos Pascoal Pattussi ◽  
Jamile Block Araldi Macagnan ◽  
Ruth Liane Henn ◽  
Maria Teresa Anselmo Olinto
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Skin Color ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Processing Plant ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Shift Workers ◽  
Work Shift ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

OBJECTIVE To analyze if metabolic syndrome and its altered components are associated with demographic, socioeconomic and behavioral factors in fixed-shift workers.METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 902 shift workers of both sexes in a poultry processing plant in Southern Brazil in 2010. The diagnosis of metabolic syndrome was determined according to the recommendations from Harmonizing the Metabolic Syndrome. Its frequency was evaluated according to the demographic (sex, skin color, age and marital status), socioeconomic (educational level, income and work shift), and behavioral characteristics (smoking, alcohol intake, leisure time physical activity, number of meals and sleep duration) of the sample. The multivariate analysis followed a theoretical framework for identifying metabolic syndrome in fixed-shift workers.RESULTS The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the sample was 9.3% (95%CI 7.4;11.2). The most frequently altered component was waist circumference (PR 48.4%; 95%CI 45.5;51.2), followed by high-density lipoprotein. Work shift was not associated with metabolic syndrome and its altered components. After adjustment, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was positively associated with women (PR 2.16; 95%CI 1.28;3.64), workers aged over 40 years (PR 3.90; 95%CI 1.78;8.93) and those who reported sleeping five hours or less per day (PR 1.70; 95%CI 1.09;2.24). On the other hand, metabolic syndrome was inversely associated with educational level and having more than three meals per day (PR 0.43; 95%CI 0.26;0.73).CONCLUSIONS Being female, older and deprived of sleep are probable risk factors for metabolic syndrome, whereas higher educational level and higher number of meals per day are protective factors for metabolic syndrome in fixed-shift workers.

scholarly journals Differences in sarcopenia prevalence between upper-body and lower-body based EWGSOP2 muscle strength criteria: the Tromsø study 2015–2016

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonas Johansson ◽  
Bjørn Heine Strand ◽  
Bente Morseth ◽  
Laila Arnesdatter Hopstock ◽  
Sameline Grimsgaard
Keyword(s):  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
European Working

Abstract Background The European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP2) recommends grip strength and chair stand tests to be used as primary defining measures. It is unclear how either test affects prevalence estimates. Methods This cross-sectional study involved 3498 community-dwelling participants (40–84 years) from the 7th Tromsø Study survey (2015–2016). We used grip strength, five-repetition chair stands, four-meter Walk Speed Test, Timed-Up-and-Go (TUG) and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry measurements. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression models and ROC-curves. Results Probable and confirmed sarcopenia prevalence was 1.3 and 4.4% based on grip strength and chair stands, respectively. There was very low agreement between grip strength and chair stand cut-offs (κ = 0.07), with only 4.3% of participants defined as having probable sarcopenia overlapping in the two criteria. Participants with grip strength-based sarcopenia had lower mean height, weight, waist circumference, and appendicular lean mass relative to body height (ALMheight2) than non-sarcopenic participants (all p < 0.001), after adjusting for multiple covariates. Conversely, participants with chair stand-based sarcopenia had similar height, higher weight, waist circumference and body fat% compared to non-sarcopenic participants (all p < 0.05). Area-under-curves (AUCs) for TUG-time were significantly larger when using chair stand instead of grip strength cut-offs (0.86, 95% CI 0.84–0.89 vs. 0.75, 95% CI 0.69–0.83). Conclusions Using chair stands instead of grip strength more than doubled probable sarcopenia prevalence across all ages. The two measures defined individuals of contradictory anthropometrics, body composition, and dissimilar physical function to have probable sarcopenia. Researchers should further evaluate the consequences of using different strength measures in the EWGSOP2 definition to classify sarcopenia.

scholarly journals Functional Fitness and Quality of Life among Women over 60 Years of Age Depending on their Level of Objectively Measured Physical Activity

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Nawrocka ◽  
Jacek Polechoński ◽  
Wiesław Garbaciak ◽  
Władysław Mynarski
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Objectively Measured Physical Activity

The aim of this study was to identify the differences in functional fitness and quality of life among women over 60 years of age depending on their level of objectively measured physical activity (PA) according to Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for health. The study used cross-sectional design with 213 volunteered women over 60 years of age. Physical activity was monitored for 7 days of the week using Actigraph Gt3x monitor. The Senior Fitness Test battery and Hand-grip strength tests were performed to assess functional fitness. Quality of life was self-reported using short version of WHOQOL-brief questionnaire. Women who met the PA recommendations achieved slightly better results in most functional tests and all domain of quality of life. The significant differences were found in upper body strength, dynamic balance and social relationships domain of quality of life. Physical activity programs developed on the basis of WHO recommendations have the potential to improve functional capacity and quality of life. However, further experimental studies in this area are required.

scholarly journals Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Metabolic Syndrome in Older Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (18) ◽  
pp. 3358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gallardo-Alfaro ◽  
Bibiloni ◽  
Mateos ◽  
Ugarriza ◽  
Tur
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors for cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis and diabetes mellitus type 2 which may be reduced by practicing regular physical activity. Objective: To assess the leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) of older adults with MetS and without MetS. Methods: Cross-sectional study of older adults (55–80 years old) from Balearic Islands (Spain) with MetS (n = 333; 55% men) and without MetS (n = 144; 43.8% men). LTPA was assessed with the validated Spanish version of the Minnesota LTPA Questionnaire. Two criteria of physically active were used: >150 min/week of moderate physical activity or >75 min/week of vigorous physical activity or a combination of both, and total leisure-time energy expenditure of >300 MET·min/day. Sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, anthropometric variables, MetS components, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) were also measured. Results: MetS subjects showed lower energy expenditure in LTPA, lower adherence to the MD, higher obesity and waist circumference, and were less active than non-MetS peers. LTPA increased as participants got older and there was higher LTPA intensity as educational level increased. Adherence to MD was as high as LTPA was. Conclusions: MetS is associated with physical inactivity and unhealthy diet. To increase LTPA recommendations and raise awareness in the population about the health benefits of PA and high adherence to MD is highly recommended.

Reliability and Validity of Field-Based Tests to Assess Upper-Body Muscular Strength in Children Aged 6-12 Years

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 331-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge R. Fernandez-Santos ◽  
Jonatan R. Ruiz ◽  
Jose Luis Gonzalez-Montesinos ◽  
Jose Castro-Piñero
Keyword(s):  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Bench Press ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Percentage Error ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Muscular Fitness ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Handgrip Test ◽  
Endurance Tests

The aim of this study was to analyze the reliability and the validity of the handgrip, basketball throw and pushups tests in children aged 6–12 years. One hundred and eighty healthy children (82 girls) agreed to participate in this study. All the upper body muscular fitness tests were performed twice (7 days apart) whereas the 1 repetition maximum (1RM) bench press test was performed 2 days after the first session of testing. All the tests showed a high reproducibility (ICC > 0.9) except the push-ups test (intertrial difference = 0.77 ± 2.38, p < .001 and the percentage error = 9%). The handgrip test showed the highest association with 1RM bench press test (r = .79, p < .01; R2 = .621). In conclusion the handgrip and basketball throw tests are shown as reliable and valid tests to assess upper body muscular strength in children. More studies are needed to assess the validity and the reliability of the upper body muscular endurance tests in children.

scholarly journals A multidimensional functional fitness score has a stronger association with type 2 diabetes than obesity parameters in cross sectional data

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0245093
Author(s):  
Pramod Patil ◽  
Poortata Lalwani ◽  
Harshada Vidwans ◽  
Shubhankar Kulkarni ◽  
Deepika Bais ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fitness Score ◽  
Indian City ◽  
Health Related

Objectives We examine here the association of multidimensional functional fitness with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) as compared to anthropometric indices of obesity such as body mass index (BMI) and waist to hip ratio (WHR) in a sample of Indian population. Research design and method We analysed retrospective data of 663 volunteer participants (285 males and 378 females between age 28 and 84), from an exercise clinic in which every participant was required to undergo a health related physical fitness (HRPF) assessment consisting of 15 different tasks examining 8 different aspects of functional fitness. Results The odds of being diabetic in the highest quartile of BMI were not significantly higher than that in the lowest quartile in either of the sexes. The odds of being a diabetic in the highest WHR quartile were significantly greater than the lowest quartile in females (OR = 4.54 (1.95, 10.61) as well as in males (OR = 3.81 (1.75, 8.3). In both sexes the odds of being a diabetic were significantly greater in the lowest quartile of HRPF score than the highest (males OR = 10.52 (4.21, 26.13); females OR = 10.50 (3.53, 31.35)). After removing confounding, the predictive power of HRPF was significantly greater than that of WHR. HRPF was negatively correlated with WHR, however for individuals that had contradicting HRPF and WHR based predictions, HRPF was the stronger predictor of T2DM. Conclusion The association of multidimensional functional fitness score with type 2 diabetes was significantly stronger than obesity parameters in a cross sectional self-selected sample from an Indian city.

scholarly journals Relationship between Heart Rate Variability and Functional Fitness in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1205
Author(s):  
Alexandre D. Martins ◽  
João Paulo Brito ◽  
Rafael Oliveira ◽  
Tiago Costa ◽  
Fátima Ramalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Chair Stand Test

Background: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women worldwide. The treatments may also cause neuromuscular and skeletal disorders; therefore, the aim of this study was to verify the existence of a relationship between heart rate variability and different functional fitness parameters in women survivors of breast cancer. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 25 women survivors of breast cancer, with a mean ± SD age, height, and body mass of 50.8 ± 8.8 years, 1.6 ± 0.7 m, and 67.1 ± 12.3 kg, respectively. Patients underwent measurements of heart rate variability with time and frequency domain analyses, as well as a “30 s chair-stand test”, “6 min walking test”, “timed up and go test”, and “ball throwing test”. Results: A multiple linear regression analysis showed that from the heart rate variability frequency domain, high frequency explained 21% (R2 = 0.21) of the “30 s chair-stand test” performance. Conclusion: The findings of this study highlight high frequency as a predictor of “30 s chair-stand test” performance, regardless of age and time after diagnosis, suggesting its usefulness as a clinical indicator of functionality in breast cancer survivors. This study presents a straightforward and non-invasive methodology predicting functional fitness in women breast cancer survivors potentially applicable to clinical practice.

scholarly journals Changes and differences in functional fitness among older adults over a four year period

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Endurance Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Endurance ◽  
Objective Functional

Background and objective: Functional fitness is an important task in the health of the older adults. The present study investigated the changes and differences in functional fitness of young and middle older adults by a 4 years age increase. Methods: We performed a longitudinal and cross-sectional study of 261 male older adults who were working as school guardians at elementary schools in Seoul, Korea and had their yearly functional fitness for four years from 2014 to 2017. Participants were young-older adults (n = 98), early middle-older adults (n = 100), and late middle-older adults (n = 63). Functional fitness was measurement by muscle strength (grip strength), muscle endurance test (30-seconds chair stand up), cardiorespiratory endurance test (2-minutes step), flexibility test (sit & reach), agility test (20-seconds side step), and dynamic balance (3-m Up & Go) over a 4 year period. Results: Our study showed that grip strength (P < 0.001), 30-seconds chair stand (P < 0.001), 2-minutes step (P < 0.001), sit & reach (P < 0.001), 20-seconds side step (P < 0.001) were found to decrease with aging in all groups. By contrast, 3-m Up & Go was found to increase (P < 0.001). For each measurement year, middle-older adults on grip strength (P < 0.001), 30-seconds chair stand (P < 0.001), 2-minutes step (P < 0.001), 20-seconds side step (P < 0.001) were lower, whereas that on 3-m Up & Go (P < 0.001) was higher compared with young-older adults. Conclusion: The functional fitness of older adults was found to decrease with aging, and that between young-older adults and middle-older adults was found to be different.

scholarly journals A multidimensional functional fitness score is a stronger predictor of type 2 diabetes than obesity parameters in cross sectional data

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pramod Patil ◽  
Poortata S Lalwani ◽  
Harshada B Vidwans ◽  
Shubhankar A Kulkarni ◽  
Deepika Bais ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Retrospective Data ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Waist To Hip Ratio ◽  
Fitness Score ◽  
Health Related

AbstractObjectiveWe examine here whether multidimensional functional fitness is a better predictor of type 2 diabetes as compared to morphometric indices of obesity such as body mass index (BMI) and waist to hip ratio (WHR).Research design and methodWe analysed retrospective data of 663 volunteer participants (285 males and 378 females between age 28 and 84), from an exercise clinic in which every participant routinely undergoes a health related physical fitness (HRPF) assessment consisting of 15 different tasks examining 8 different aspects of functional fitness.ResultsThe odds of being diabetic in the highest quartile of BMI were not significantly higher than that in the lowest quartile in either of the sexes. The odds of being a diabetic in the highest WHR quartile were significantly greater than the lowest quartile in females (OR = 4.54 (1.95, 10.61) as well as in males (OR = 3.81 (1.75, 8.3). In both sexes the odds of being a diabetic were significantly greater in the lowest quartile of HRPF score than the highest (males OR = 10.52 (4.21, 26.13); females OR = 10.50 (3.53, 31.35)). HRPF was not correlated with BMI in both sexes but was negatively correlated with WHR. After removing confounding, the predictive power of HRPF was significantly greater than that of WHR.ConclusionMultidimensional functional fitness score was a better predictor of type 2 diabetes than obesity parameters in the Indian population.

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