The Effects of Supervised Exercise Program on Health-Related Physical Fitness in Kuwait

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (32) ◽  
pp. 5083-5097 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahad Al-Ghimlas
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Supervised Exercise ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Supervised Exercise Program

scholarly journals Trainability of Health-Related and Motor Performance Fitness in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis within a 12-Month Partially Supervised Exercise Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Matthias Welsner ◽  
Wolfgang Gruber ◽  
Uwe Mellies ◽  
Margarete Olivier ◽  
Sivagurunathan Sutharsan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Peak Exercise ◽  
Entire Study ◽  
Supervised Exercise ◽  
Close Supervision ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Supervised Exercise Program

Background. Regular physical activity plays an important role in the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). This study is aimed at investigating the effects of a 12-month partially supervised exercise program on attributes of health-related and motor performance fitness, lung function (ppFEV1), BMI, and habitual physical activity (HPA, steps/day) in adults with CF. Methods. Attributes of health-related and motor performance fitness were examined at the beginning (T0), after 6 (T1), and 12 months (T2) on the basis of five test items: forward bend (FB), bent knee hip extension (HE), plank leg raise (PLR), standing long jump (SLJ), and standing on one leg (OLS). Additionally, we recorded HPA by accelerometry, peak exercise performance ( W peak ) by an incremental cycle test, ppFEV1, and BMI. During the first six months, there was close supervision by an experienced sport therapist. Results. 26 CF patients (8 female, mean age 26.5 ± 7.9 years; ppFEV1 53.7 ± 21.0 ) completed the exercise program. Significant improvements were recorded from T0 to T1 (FB: p ≤ 0.05 ; PLR, OLS: p ≤ 0.01 ) and from T0 to T2 (FB, PLR: p ≤ 0.01 and HE, OLS: p ≤ 0.05 ). W peak , ppFEV1, BMI, and HPA showed no significant improvement between the single test points and over the entire study period (all p > 0.05 ). Conclusion. Our results show trainability of adults with CF in aspects of health-related and motor performance fitness during a partially supervised exercise program. Close supervision positively influences the results. Using a simple test setup seems to be a promising tool for evaluating the effects of exercise programs in CF and could serve as an additional outcome parameter in future clinical trials. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (retrospectively registered May 8, 2018).

scholarly journals Effects of Physical Exercise Intervention on Psychological and Physical Fitness in Lymphoma Patients

Medicina ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (7) ◽  
pp. 379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fischetti ◽  
Greco ◽  
Cataldi ◽  
Minoia ◽  
Loseto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Supervised Exercise ◽  
Supervised Exercise Program

Background and objectives: Lymphoma patients experience a psychological and physiological decline that could be reversed by exercise. However, little is known about the effects of the exercise on psychological and physical fitness variables. Therefore, the purpose of this longitudinal study was to assess self-efficacy, fatigue and physical fitness before and after an eight-week exercise intervention. Materials and Methods: Thirty-six participants (54.4 ± 19.1 years) performed a supervised exercise program (~60 min, 2d·wk−1). Each session included a combined progressive training of cardiorespiratory, resistance, flexibility and postural education exercises. Self-efficacy and fatigue were measured with the Regulatory Emotional Self-Efficacy scale and 0–10 rating scale, respectively. Physical fitness was assessed with the body mass index, lower back flexibility, static balance, muscle strength and functional mobility. Results: Adherence to exercise was high (91.2% ± 4.8%) and no major health problems were noted in the patients over the intervention period. At baseline, significant differences were found between Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients by age and all dependent measures (p < 0.05). Fatigue significantly decreased and the perceived capability to regulate negative affect and to express positive emotions improved after exercise (p < 0.001). Significant improvements were found for body mass index, trunk lateral flexibility, monopodalic balance, isometric handgrip force and functional mobility (p < 0.001). Fatigue was significantly correlated with handgrip force (r = −0.56, p < 0.001) and functional mobility (r = −0.69, p < 0.001). Conclusions: The supervised exercise program improved psychological and physical fitness without causing adverse effects and health problems. Therefore, exercise to improve fitness levels and reduce perceived fatigue should be considered in the management of lymphoma patients.

scholarly journals Pre-Participation Physical Fitness does not Influence Adherence to a Supervised Exercise Program

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fábio Akio Nishijuka ◽  
Christina Grüne de Souza e Silva ◽  
Carlos Vieira Duarte ◽  
Claudio Gil Soares de Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Supervised Exercise ◽  
Supervised Exercise Program

374 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Exercise in Adults with Insomnia and Short Sleep: Daytime Function Outcomes from a Pilot Study

SLEEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. A149-A149
Author(s):  
Andrew Kubala ◽  
Mara Egeler ◽  
Daniel Buysse ◽  
Martica Hall ◽  
Emma Barinas-Mitchell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Short Sleep Duration ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Short Sleep ◽  
Supervised Exercise ◽  
Daytime Function ◽  
Supervised Exercise Program ◽  
Insomnia Severity

Abstract Introduction Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is efficacious, but there is mixed evidence as to whether improvement is blunted in adults with insomnia and short sleep duration. Exercise training can reduce physiologic hyperarousal and may increase homeostatic sleep drive, which could potentiate CBT-I treatment effects. This pilot study explored changes in self-reported outcomes from a CBT-I intervention augmented by exercise training in a sample of adults with insomnia and objective short sleep duration. Methods Eight adults (50% female, 62.5% white) with insomnia disorder and short sleep duration (mean actigraphic TST &lt;6.5 hr) completed a 12-week single-arm trial. Participants self-administered the online “Sleep Healthy Using the Internet” (SHUT-I) CBT-I program with additional staff guidance while completing a supervised exercise program (EX; 150 min/wk of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and 2 days/wk of strength training). Participants completed assessments of self-reported sleep and daytime function pre- and post-intervention, including the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Flinders Fatigue Scale (FFS), Ford Insomnia Response to Stress Test (FIRST), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Differences between timepoints were analyzed using paired t-tests and Cohen’s d effect size calculations. Results Insomnia severity significantly decreased after the intervention (ISI: p&lt;0.001, d=2.99), with 75% reporting post-intervention ISI ≤ 7. Likewise, fatigue significantly decreased after the intervention (FFS: p=0.032, d=0.95). Symptoms of stress-related sleep reactivity and stress were also reduced (FIRST: p=0.012, d=1.19; PSS: p=0.014, d=1.14). Though nonsignificant, large reductions in sleepiness were additionally observed (ESS: p=0.058, d=0.80). Conclusion In this pilot trial among patients with insomnia and short sleep duration, online CBT-I plus a supervised exercise program resulted in a significant reduction in insomnia severity. The intervention also produced large and meaningful reductions in fatigue and stress, which are common daytime impairments in patients with insomnia. Future research should attempt to disentangle the independent contributions of CBT-I and exercise on outcomes in this population. Support (if any) NIH: K23HL118318

scholarly journals Effects of a Targeted Exercise Program on Inter-Leg Asymmetries in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1075
Author(s):  
Denisa Manojlović ◽  
Martin Zorko ◽  
Darjan Spudić ◽  
Nejc Šarabon
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Program ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Intervention Period ◽  
Single Group ◽  
Rehabilitation Outcomes ◽  
Supervised Exercise ◽  
Ankle Muscles ◽  
Supervised Exercise Program ◽  
Hip Extension

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is often associated with impaired muscle strength, flexibility, and stability. It has been suggested that inter-leg asymmetries have an important role in increasing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, including PFP. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify significant asymmetries and determine the effects of a symmetry targeted exercise program in patients with PFP. Eighteen patients aged 13 to 54 years (24.17 ± 12.52 years) with PFP participated in this study. Strength, flexibility and stability outcomes of the trunk, hip, knee and ankle muscles were assessed. A single-group pretest–posttest design was used to assess changes in inter-leg and agonist–antagonist asymmetries resulting from the 8-week period of the supervised exercise program. Results indicated a significant improvement in inter-leg symmetry regarding bilateral stance in a semi-squat position (p = 0.020, d = 0.61, df = 17) and ankle plantarflexion (p = 0.003, d = 0.32, df = 17) and ankle dorsiflexion strength (p < 0.001, d = 0.46, df = 17). In addition, the ratio of ankle dorsiflexion/plantarflexion (p = 0.036, d = 1.14, df = 17) and hip extension/flexion (p = 0.031, d = 0.94, df = 16) changed significantly during the intervention period. To our knowledge, this was the first study to evaluate inter-leg asymmetries resulting from a period of a supervised exercise program. The results indicate that an exercise program focusing on individual asymmetries may influence specific deficits and contribute to better rehabilitation outcomes.

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