Effects of Resistance Training and Walking on Cardiovascular Disease Risk in African-American Women

Hornbuckle, Lyndsey M.; Liu, Pei-Yang; Ilich, Jasminka Z.; Kim, Jeong‐Su; Arjmandi, Bahram H.; Panton, Lynn B.

doi:10.1249/mss.0b013e31822e5a12

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“…It has also been argued that the implementation of RE may be necessary prior to the start of an aerobic exercise program in obese adults in order to induce positive changes in body composition, which would subsequently facilitate participation in continuous exercise. 26 Participation in RE is considered to be safe and Stensvold et al did not report any problems with RE in adults with metabolic syndrome. 9 Additionally, RE may help with motivation and adherence to an exercise program as improvements in muscular strength occur generally faster than changes in CRF in response to aerobic exercise.…”

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The association between resistance exercise and cardiovascular disease risk in women

Drenowatz

Sui

Fritz

et al. 2015

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

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Objectives The objective of this study was to examine the association between resistance exercise and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, independent of body composition, physical activity and aerobic capacity, in healthy women. Design A cross-sectional analysis including 7321 women with no history of heart disease, hypertension or diabetes was performed. Methods Participation in resistance exercise was self-reported and body weight and height was measured. A single CVD risk score was established via factor analysis including percent body fat, mean arterial pressure, fasting glucose, total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Physical activity level was determined based on questionnaire data and aerobic capacity was assessed via a maximal treadmill exercise test. Results Women reporting resistance exercise had lower total CVD risk at any age. Specifically, resistance exercise was associated with lower body fat, fasting glucose and total cholesterol. The association between resistance exercise and CVD risk, however, remained only in normal weight women after adjusting for physical activity and aerobic capacity. Conclusion Results of the present study underline the importance of resistance exercise as part of a healthy and active lifestyle in women across all ages. Our results suggest that resistance exercise may be particularly beneficial to independently improve CVD risk profiles in women with normal weight. In overweight/obese women, total physical activity and aerobic capacity may have a stronger association with CVD risk.

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“…27 In order to reduce CVD risk, a higher threshold for improvement in muscle quality or muscular strength, however, may be needed. 26 Nevertheless, a home-based RE program has been shown to elicit favorable changes in markers of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in an elderly population. 28 …”

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The association between resistance exercise and cardiovascular disease risk in women

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Sui

Fritz

et al. 2015

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

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“…Although there are few studies that examine the relationship between African American participation in habitual physical activity (e.g., heavy yard work, heavy housework, home maintenance, gardening, stair climbing, walking and spiritual dancing) and chronic disease risk factors, there is evidence from clinical studies with pre-menopausal White women that those who were more engaged in walking and/or heavy housework were able to lose more weight during a 10-week weight loss regimen [33] and those with higher habitual activity had more favorable body composition outcomes [34]. Further, in a 12-week intervention study with African American women, walking and resistance training improved several body composition measures [35]. There is evidence that church-based health programs emphasizing physical activity can increase participation [36,37] and result in a positive change in clinical outcomes (i.e., BMI, waist circumference) [38].…”

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Reducing cardiovascular disease risk in mid-life and older African Americans: A church-based longitudinal intervention project at baseline

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Lemacks

Wickrama

et al. 2014

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Introduction African Americans (AAs) experience higher age-adjusted morbidity and mortality than Whites for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Church-based health programs can reduce risk factors for CVD, including elevated blood pressure [BP], excess body weight, sedentary lifestyle and diet. Yet few studies have incorporated older adults and longitudinal designs. Purposes The aims of this study are to: a) describe a theory-driven longitudinal intervention study to reduce CVD risk in mid-life and older AAs; b) compare selected dietary (fruit and vegetable servings/day, fat consumption), physical activity (PA) and clinical variables (BMI, girth circumferences, systolic and diastolic BP, LDL, HDL, total cholesterol [CHOL] and HDL/CHOL) between treatment and comparison churches at baseline; c) identify selected background characteristics (life satisfaction, social support, age, gender, educational level, marital status, living arrangement and medication use) at baseline that may confound results; and d) share the lessons learned. Methods This study incorporated a longitudinal pre/post with comparison group quasi-experimental design. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) was used to discover ideas for the study, identify community advisors, recruit churches (three treatment, three comparison) in two-counties in North Florida, and randomly select 221 mid-life and older AAs (45+) (n = 104 in clinical subsample), stratifying for age and gender. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires and clinical assessments. Results and conclusions Dietary, PA and clinical results were similar to the literature. Treatment and comparison groups were similar in background characteristics and health behaviors but differed in selected clinical factors. For the total sample, relationships were noted for most of the background characteristics. Lessons learned focused on community relationships and participant recruitment.

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“…At the 48-week assessment, the program had a study retention rate of 90%, which is higher than the mean study retention rate of 70% in 12 recent PA intervention studies with greater than 75% African American females at 6 and 12 months (Bopp et al, 2009; Clark, Stump, & Damush, 2003; Fitzgibbon et al, 2010; Hornbuckle et al, 2012; Newton & Perri, 2004; Parra-Medina et al, 2011; Resnicow et al, 2005; Wilbur et al, 2008; Yancey et al, 2006; Yanek et al, 2001; Young & Stewart, 2006; Zoellner et al, 2010). …”

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“…Associations with income have been inconsistent, with one study reporting a negative association (lower income related to higher study retention; Yanek et al, 2001) and another reporting positive associations (Wilbur et al, 2008). Several PA studies reported African American women’s reasons for low retention, including health problems and factors that can contribute to stress such as family issues, and lack of time (Hornbuckle et al, 2012; Wilbur et al, 2008). Neighborhood characteristics such as living in high-poverty areas have been shown to decrease the odds of enrolling in a PA program (Wilbur et al, 2006) and, for those individuals who do enroll, may reduce study retention.…”

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Retention of African American Women in a Lifestyle Physical Activity Program

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Using a cohort of African American women enrolled in a physical activity program, the purpose of the paper is to examine how well individual characteristics, neighborhood characteristics and intervention participation predict study retention and staff level of effort needed for retention. Secondary data analysis was conducted from a randomized clinical trial. Participants were 40–65 years without major signs/symptoms of cardiovascular disease. Assessments were conducted at community sites in/bordering African American communities. Study retention was 90%. Of those retained, 24% required moderate/high level of staff effort for retention. Retention was predicted by being older, having lower perceived neighborhood walkability, living in neighborhoods with greater disadvantage and crime, and having greater program participation. More staff effort was predicted by participants being younger, having more economic hardships, poorer health, or lower intervention participation. We may be able to identify people at baseline likely to require more staff effort to retain.

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Effects of Resistance Training and Walking on Cardiovascular Disease Risk in African-American Women

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The association between resistance exercise and cardiovascular disease risk in women

The association between resistance exercise and cardiovascular disease risk in women

Reducing cardiovascular disease risk in mid-life and older African Americans: A church-based longitudinal intervention project at baseline

Retention of African American Women in a Lifestyle Physical Activity Program

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