Exercise in Aging: Be Balanced

Gronek, Joanna; Boraczyński, Michał; Gronek, Piotr; Wieliński, Dariusz; Tarnas, Jacek; Marszałek, Sławomir; Tang, Yi

doi:10.14336/ad.2021.0107

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“…One possible explanation maybe related to leg fidgeting being such a low intensity of physical activity, and therefore not being a great enough stimulus to sufficiently increase systemic blood flow and oxygenation. Previous research has reported that higher intensity exercise (moderate-vigorous intensity) improved both cognition and task-efficient oxygenation in the prefrontal cortex [40,41]. Another explanation why there was no change in ∆ head tHb between conditions, may be related to increased feelings of sleepiness, mental effort and mental fatigue which have previously been reported to increase with prolonged sitting [42].…”

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confidence: 92%

Leg Fidgeting Improves Executive Function following Prolonged Sitting with a Typical Western Meal: A Randomized, Controlled Cross-Over Trial

Fryer

Paterson

Stoner

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Prolonged uninterrupted sitting and a typical Western meal, high in fat and refined sugar, can additively impair cognitive and cerebrovascular functions. However, it is unknown whether interrupting these behaviours, with a simple desk-based activity, can attenuate the impairment. The aim of this study was to determine whether regular leg fidgeting can off-set the detrimental effects of prolonged sitting following the consumption of a typical Western meal, on executive and cerebrovascular function. Using a randomized cross-over design, 13 healthy males consumed a Western meal and completed 180-min of prolonged sitting with leg fidgeting of 1 min on/4 min off (intervention [INT]) and without (control [CON]). Cognitive function was assessed pre and post sitting using the Trail Maker Test (TMT) parts A and B. Common carotid artery (CCA) blood flow, as an index of brain flow, was measured pre and post, and cerebral (FP1) perfusion was measured continuously. For TMT B the CON trial significantly increased (worsened) completion time (mean difference [MD] = 5.2 s, d = 0.38), the number of errors (MD = 3.33, d = 0.68) and cognitive fatigue (MD = 0.73, d = 0.92). Compared to CON, the INT trial significantly improved completion time (MD = 2.3 s, d = 0.97), and prevented declines in cognitive fatigue and a reduction in the number of errors. No significant changes in cerebral perfusion or CCA blood flow were found. Leg fidgeting for 1-min on/4-min off following a meal high in fats and refined sugars attenuated the impairment in executive function. This attenuation in executive function may not be caused by alterations in CCA blood flow or cerebral perfusion.

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confidence: 92%

Leg Fidgeting Improves Executive Function following Prolonged Sitting with a Typical Western Meal: A Randomized, Controlled Cross-Over Trial

Fryer

Paterson

Stoner

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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“…33 However, such programs are yet to be examined closely for the effects, especially as older persons going to community care centers are hardly a homogenous group and the attendance rate could often fluctuate owing to the weather, transportation, or the health status of the participants for example. 7,39,40 We believe this effort to quantify the training outcome of such a preventive care program for reducing risk of falls should provide important evidence for future policy making as well as developing effective strategies for fall prevention and promote healthy aging.…”

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“…[41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48] In the current study, with the MDHP fall prevention training conducted in the community-based care centers, 91 older people who were originally categorized as having high risk of falls became low risk, which was about 1 in 4 being cleared from the risk of falls. Various studies using multicomponent exercise (usually consisting of functional, strength, balance, and aerobic exercises) also showed significant improvement in fall prevention; the intervention duration ranged from single session 49 to 12 weeks or even longer, [46][47] provided as home-based, 16,48 community-based, [40][41][42]46 long-term care institution-based, 44 or hospital-based, 45 all demonstrated fewer falls, better strength and balance, gait pattern, and subsequently may prevent disability, admission to hospital, or death. 29,32,44,50,51 Our finding supports conductance of the MDHP program with emphasis on fall prevention at community-based care centers, for at least 1 hour per week, was effective in reducing the risk of falls.…”

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Multidomain Integrated Exercises Decreased the Risk of Falls of Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Lee

Hsiao

2022

Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation

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To determine effects of a multidomain health promotion (MDHP) scheme for the community elderly in reducing fall risks. Methods: Database from older persons using the scheme was analyzed and categorized as high and low risk of fall groups retrospectively. The main measures included the 30-second chair-stand, 8-ft Up-and-Go, and single-leg stance tests. The effects of training were examined and compared across different age groups. Results: Balance was significantly improved in the high-risk group, especially the young-old and old-old groups. Conclusions:The MDHP program at least 1 hour per week for the older people was promising in reducing the risk of falls.

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“…Among the different types and modes of leisure activities (reading, socializing, singing, or those more demanding and physically active such as walking, exercising, gardening, etc. ), dancing is of particular interest because of combining bodily and emotional activity (Gronek et al 2021a , b , c ). Still it seems important what context is focused on and analyzed: healthy aging, well-being, sociality, individual development or other contexts (Gronek et al 2019a , b , 2020 ).…”

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Is Dance Closer to Physical Activity or Spirituality? A Philosophical Exploration

Gronek

Karpińska

et al. 2021

J Relig Health

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Dancing is inevitably associated with kinesthetics of the body, including movements, gestures, poses, jumps, turnings, transferring body weight, etcetera. Thus, dance is a manifestation of an amateur or the skilled behavior of a fully trained athletic performance. At the same time, dance is accompanied by emotions as an effect of expression, narration of choreography. Dance is also pre-planned and designed to produce numerous styles and techniques. It is a unique type of improvisation. However, in certain situations, styles and techniques that will be discussed below, the dancing body can bring the dancer closer to his/her emotionality and even spirituality. Thus, the aim of this philosophical exploration is to analyze the impact of spirituality on dance performance.

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Exercise in Aging: Be Balanced

Cited by 13 publications

References 79 publications

Leg Fidgeting Improves Executive Function following Prolonged Sitting with a Typical Western Meal: A Randomized, Controlled Cross-Over Trial

Leg Fidgeting Improves Executive Function following Prolonged Sitting with a Typical Western Meal: A Randomized, Controlled Cross-Over Trial

Multidomain Integrated Exercises Decreased the Risk of Falls of Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Is Dance Closer to Physical Activity or Spirituality? A Philosophical Exploration

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