Encouraging Adults Aged 65 and over to Participate in Resistance Training by Linking Them with a Peer: A Pilot Study

Burton, Elissa; Codde, Jim; Jacques, Angela; Ng, Yoke Leng; Hill, Anne-Marie

doi:10.3390/ijerph20043248

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“…In this type of training, muscles are required to exert force against an external load, and it can be safe and effective for older adults [ 26 ]. Additionally, several studies have supported the benefits of resistance training for the physical and mental health of older people [ 27 , 28 , 29 ]. Scientific research has shown that the regular practice of resistance training can significantly contribute to the prevention and management of common chronic diseases in this population, such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes [ 30 ], because it has the potential to improve sensitivity to insulin and improve glucose oxidation [ 31 ].…”

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Exercise and Nutrition in the Mental Health of the Older Adult Population: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Carcelén-Fraile,

Déniz-Ramírez,

Sabina-Campos

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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(1) Background: Global population aging is changing demographic structures and presents significant challenges for health systems, which must adapt to an increasingly elderly population. (2) Methods: The study employed a randomized controlled trial design with a total of 116 older adults aged 65 or older, randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 57) undergoing a combined resistance program and Mediterranean diet program and a control group (n = 59) who did not receive any intervention. Anxiety and depression were evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), sleep quality through the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and perceived stress using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). (3) Results: Statistically significant improvements (p < 0.05) were observed both within and between groups in anxiety (Cohen’s d = 0.38 and 0.78, respectively), depression (Cohen’s d = 0.56 and 0.18, respectively), perceived stress (Cohen’s d = 0.15 and 0.39, respectively), and in the PSQI domains: subjective sleep quality (Cohen’s d = 1.01 and 0.53, respectively), sleep duration (Cohen’s d = 0.112 and 0.53, respectively), sleep disturbances (Cohen’s d = 1.92 and 0.95, respectively), use of medications (Cohen’s d = 0.34 and 0.40, respectively), and the PSQI total score (Cohen’s d = 0.68 and 0.49, respectively). No significant differences were observed in sleep latency or daytime dysfunction. (4) Conclusions: The results of the present study suggest that resistance intervention may be an effective therapeutic option to improve mental health and sleep quality in older adults aged 65 or older, offering a non-pharmacological approach to improving overall well-being in this demographic.

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Exercise and Nutrition in the Mental Health of the Older Adult Population: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Carcelén-Fraile,

Déniz-Ramírez,

Sabina-Campos

et al. 2024

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“…Resistance training is a popular form of exercise that has been extensively researched for its ability to improve the muscle strength, body composition, and overall health of individuals of all ages and genders [1,2]. However, despite studies on the numerous benefits of resistance training [3,4], there is limited research on its impact on neurotrophic factors and obesity-related markers in middle-aged women with obesity.…”

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Effect of Resistance Training with Different Set Structures on Neurotrophic Factors and Obesity-Related Biomarkers in Middle-Aged Korean Women with Obesity

Bang

2023

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This 12-week study investigates the effects of resistance training with different set structures on the plasma levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), nerve growth factor (NGF), and obesity-related markers in middle-aged Korean women with obesity. A total of 40 middle-aged women with obesity (mean age, 59.87 ± 2.80 years) were enrolled in this study; only 31 women were able to complete the 12-week exercise period. The participants were randomly divided into the following four groups: control (CON, n = 8), drop set system (Drop, n = 8), descending set system (Descend, n = 7), and ascending set system (Ascend, n = 8). Body composition was recorded, and blood samples were obtained and evaluated before and after the 12-week exercise period intervention. Two groups showed no significant differences in body weight, body fat percentage, and body mass index before and after the 12-week exercise period. However, significant differences were observed in the blood levels of BDNF, NGF, adiponectin, leptin, and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). BDNF and NGF showed significant differences in both time and interaction effects. Post hoc analysis revealed that the Drop group had higher BDNF and NFG levels than those of the Ascend and CON groups, while there was a significant increase in the levels of these biomarkers in the Descend and Drop groups in the time comparison. Adiponectin levels also showed significant differences in both time and interaction effects. Post hoc analysis revealed that the Drop and Descend groups had higher adiponectin levels than those of the CON group. Leptin levels decreased significantly in the Descend and Drop groups over time. GLP-1 levels showed no significant differences between the groups; however, there were significant differences in both time and interaction effects. Post hoc analysis revealed that the Drop group had lower GLP-1 levels than those of the CON group. This study suggests that resistance training with different set structures can have varying effects on the blood levels of different biomarkers in middle-aged women with obesity. These findings have implications for exercise prescription, and may provide insights into the mechanisms underlying the beneficial outcomes of resistance training in middle-aged Korean women with obesity.

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Encouraging Adults Aged 65 and over to Participate in Resistance Training by Linking Them with a Peer: A Pilot Study

Cited by 2 publications

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Exercise and Nutrition in the Mental Health of the Older Adult Population: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Exercise and Nutrition in the Mental Health of the Older Adult Population: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Effect of Resistance Training with Different Set Structures on Neurotrophic Factors and Obesity-Related Biomarkers in Middle-Aged Korean Women with Obesity

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