Effects of Meditation and Combined Exercise on Body Composition and Functional Fitness of Successful Aging in the Older Women

2011 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 763-770
Author(s):  
Eun Hee Kim ◽  
Sang Kab Park
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Combined Exercise

scholarly journals Functional fitness and body composition of active older women in different age categories

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Ogonowska-Słodownik ◽  
Eliza Maria Bober ◽  
Bartosz Molik
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Scratch Test ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Percentage Of Body Fat ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Introduction: Physical activity is one of the basic elements that affect functional performance and body composition. The age may result in adverse changes in these parameters. The study aimed to compare the functional fitness and body composition in physically active women over 60 years old in different age groups and determine the relationship between those two components. Material and methods: The study participants attended gymnastic classes at the University of Third Age of Warsaw University of Technology. A total of 39 women were examined in three age categories - 60-64 years (13 women), 65-69 years (13 women), 70-74 years (13 women). The study used the Senior Fitness Test (SFT) to assess functional fitness. Body composition was tested using a device Tanita BC 420. Results: Statistical analysis showed no statistically significant (p≤0.05) differences in functional fitness and body composition between women of different age groups. A statistically significant negative correlation was found for Back Scratch test with BMI and percentage of body fat and a positive with muscle mass. Additionally, 8-ft up-and-go test positively correlated with BMI and percentage of body fat and negatively with muscle mass. Conclusions: Regular physical activity allows to maintain the level of functional fitness in older women. Element requiring additional commitment are flexibility exercises. The study confirmed the relationship between body composition and functional fitness of older women.

scholarly journals Effect of strength training on the agonist-antagonist sequence to improve functional fitness in older women

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 218
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Sena Vasconcelos ◽  
Diogo Cardozo
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Older People ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Knee Extension ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Circuit Training ◽  
Active Lifestyle

Introduction: Strength training (ST) is effective to improve functional fitness (FF) in older people. However, the literature is scarce in relation to some ST methods. Objective: To verify the effect of an agonist-antagonist circuit training model (AACT) on FF in older women. Methods: Thirteen older women (68.6 ± 6.1 years, 66.4 ± kg, 1.57 ± 0.007 meters) were recruited to participate in this research. These women were submitted to the Senior Fitness Test to evaluate FF and measurements of body weight, height and calf circumference to check body composition. The training protocol was based on AACT model with exercises performed following this sequence: knee extension, knee flexion, abductor and adductor machine, bench press, rowing machine, triceps and biceps curls during eight weeks. The participants performed three sets of 8 to 10 repetitions with 30-second intervals in the circuit training model. Results: After eight weeks of AACT training, FF improved significantly (p ≤ 0.05). However, there were no differences in body composition (p ≥ 0.05). Conclusion: The training organized in an AACT model improves FF and may be used to maintain an active lifestyle and improve the quality of life in this population.Keywords: older people, strength training, functional capacity.

Effects of Three Resistance Exercise Orders on Muscular Function and Body Composition in Older Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (14) ◽  
pp. 1024-1031
Author(s):  
Márcia M. Dib ◽  
Crisieli M. Tomeleri ◽  
João Pedro Nunes ◽  
Paolo M. Cunha ◽  
Alex S. Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Resistance Exercise ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Resistance Training Program ◽  
Motor Tests

AbstractThe purpose of the present study was to compare the effects of three resistance exercise orders on muscular strength, body composition, and functional fitness in trained older women. Forty-five women (aged ≥60 years), after performing 12 weeks of a pre-conditioning resistance-training program were randomly assigned in one of the following groups that performed the exercises in the following orders: multi-joint to single-joint order (MJ-SJ, n=15), single-joint to multi-joint order (SJ-MJ, n=15), and alternating between upper and lower body order (ALT, n=15). Specific training intervention lasted 12 weeks (3x/week) and was composed of eight exercises performed in three sets of 15/10/5 repetitions, with increasing load through the sets. Muscular strength was estimated by one-repetition maximum tests; body composition was assessed by whole-body dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, and functional fitness was analyzed with a sequence of four motor tests. All groups improved similarly in muscular strength (Cohen’s effect size: MJ-SJ=0.45; SJ-MJ=0.48; ALT=0.45), skeletal muscle mass (MJ-SJ=0.08; SJ-MJ=0.07; ALT=0.09), and functional test performance (MJ-SJ=0.38; SJ-MJ=0.20; ALT=0.31), but no change was observed for body fat (P>0.05). The results suggest that 12 weeks of resistance training induce positive changes in muscle morphofunctionality, regardless of the exercise order employed in trained older women.

scholarly journals The Impact of Resistance Training on Body Composition, Muscle Strength, and Functional Fitness in Older Women (45–80 Years): A Systematic Review (2010–2020)

Women ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-168
Author(s):  
Lynda B. Ransdell ◽  
Heidi A. Wayment ◽  
Nanette Lopez ◽  
Cori Lorts ◽  
Anna L. Schwartz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Nutritional Supplements ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Dietary Manipulation ◽  
The Impact

As women age, they typically experience a progressive decrease in skeletal muscle mass and strength, which can lead to a decline in functional fitness and quality of life. Resistance training (RT) has the potential to attenuate these losses. Although well established for men, evidence regarding the benefits of RT for women is sparse and inconsistent: prior reviews include too few studies with women and do not adequately examine the interactive or additive impacts of workload, modalities, and nutritional supplements on outcomes such as muscle mass (MM), body composition (BC), muscle strength (MS), and functional fitness (FF). The purpose of this review is to identify these gaps. Thirty-eight papers published between 2010 and 2020 (in English) represent 2519 subjects (mean age = 66.89 ± 4.91 years). Intervention averages include 2 to 3 × 50 min sessions across 15 weeks with 7 exercises per session and 11 repetitions per set. Twelve studies (32%) examined the impact of RT plus dietary manipulation. MM, MS, and FF showed positive changes after RT. Adding RT to fitness regimens for peri- to postmenopausal women is likely to have positive benefits.

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