The Effects of 32 Weeks of Multicomponent Training with Different Exercises Order in Elderly Women’s Functional Fitness and Body Composition

Monteiro, Maria do Loreto; Rodrigues, Sandra; Matos, Sérgio; Teixeira, José E.; Barbosa, Tiago M.; Forte, Pedro

doi:10.3390/medicina58050628

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“…We support these claims and the results from our study are similar related to the effects of exercise on physical fitness compared to previous studies. In some health-related physical fitness components such as muscular resistance and cardiorespiratory capacity, our exercise program seems to have greater effect compared to other studies using high-cost equipment exercise protocols (Monteiro et al, 2022;Teodoro et al, 2019). Our study also corroborates with the results from meta-analytic studies (Borges-Machado et al, 2021;Frank et al, 2022) considering exercise interventions using high-cost equipment on physical fitness components, showing that exercise can increase health-related indicators in community-dwelling older adults.…”

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“…Existing literature has showed that regular exercise using resistance machines and cardio machines can increase cardiorespiratory capacity, muscle strength and muscular endurance in older individuals ( ACSM et al, 2009 ; ACSM, 2021 ), and results from experimental studies testing this assumption have confirmed ( García-Molina et al, 2018 ; Monteiro et al, 2022 ; Oh et al, 2021 ). We support these claims and the results from our study are similar related to the effects of exercise on physical fitness compared to previous studies.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Long-term systematic interventions should examine the efficacy of these programs, especially across communities with different characteristics. Not only the exercise interventions need to be inclusive, but the implementation of these programs should also be oriented towards the needs of this population ( Monteiro et al, 2022 ). Considering the need for funds to implement an exercise program, the search for reducing cost but maintaining efficiency with significant adherence is needed.…”

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“…The specific benefits of an acute multicomponent exercise intervention consisting of muscular resistance, cardiorespiratory, balance, and agility exercises to attenuate the functional decline in older adults have been described in the literature ( American College of Sports Medicine et al, 2009 ; Izquierdo et al, 2021 ; Mende et al, 2022 ). This training mode has been described as a significant contributor in improving functional fitness, metabolic-related outcomes, and cognitive performance ( Monteiro et al, 2022 ). Thus, by improving significantly physiological and psychological outcomes, it is expected that the quality of life may be improved also ( Oliveira et al, 2021 ) expecting to increase or maintain independent living and autonomy ( Campbell et al, 2021 ; Rodrigues et al, 2022 ).…”

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The impact of an exercise intervention using low-cost equipment on functional fitness in the community-dwelling older adults: A pilot study

Rodrigues

Amaro²,

Matos³

et al. 2022

Front. Physiol.

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Exercise interventions have shown significant improvements in the older adult population regarding functional and cognitive capacity. However, much research has applied exercise protocols that are expensive both for research and participation. Thus, high investments that are made are currently not ecologically efficient. The aim of the study was to determine whether the impact of a 20-week multicomponent exercise intervention using low-cost material could improve physical fitness in community-dwelling older adults. We tested the feasibility of this three times per week exercise protocol using an inclusive approach. Eligibility criteria included age ≥65 years, the ability to stand and walk with or without assistive devices, being physically inactive; medical clearance, and living in the community. Outcomes were muscle resistance measured using the chair-stand test for lower limbs, cardiorespiratory capacity measured using the 6-min walk test, and agility and balance using the Timed-up and Go test. Flexibility was measured using the chair sit and reach for lower limbs and the back scratch for upper limbs using the dominant leg and arm, respectively. Hand grip strength was measured using a dynamometer. Thirty participants (n = 30) were recruited and included in the intention-to-treat analysis. The mean age of participants was 70 years (±3.62 years), 100% were Caucasians, and 50% were female. There was a significant trend toward a clinically important improvement in the chair-stand (t = −5.23; p < 0.001; d = 0.36), arm curl (t = −5.21; p < 0.001; d = 0.74), 6-min walk test (t = −4.69; p = <0.001; d = 0.77), timed-up and go test (t = 8.788; p < 0.001; d = 1.18), and hand grip strength (t = 2.846; p = 0.009; d = 0.23). There were also differences in the back scratch (t = 2.243; p = 0.035; d = 0.29) and chair sit and reach test (t = −3.380; p < 0.001; d = 0.15). This pilot study has provided preliminary evidence that a 20-week community-based low-cost exercise program may be effective in improving overall functional fitness in older people. The pilot trial has provided the necessary data to design future randomized-controlled trials that can be implemented in the community in an ecological feasible manner.

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The impact of an exercise intervention using low-cost equipment on functional fitness in the community-dwelling older adults: A pilot study

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Amaro²,

Matos³

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“…Researchers have described the unique effects of an acute multicomponent exercise program to slow functional decline in older individuals [ 11 , 18 , 19 ]. This type of training has been regarded as a substantial contributor to improved functional fitness, metabolic results, and cognitive performance [ 20 ]. Thus, by considerably improving physiological and psychological results, it is expected that the quality of life will improve as well [ 21 ], with the goal of increasing or maintaining independent living and autonomy [ 5 , 22 ].…”

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Effects of a 24-Week Low-Cost Multicomponent Exercise Program on Health-Related Functional Fitness in the Community-Dwelling Aged and Older Adults

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Background and Objectives: This study aimed to examine the effects of a low-cost multicomponent exercise program on health-related functional fitness in the community-dwelling aged and older adults. As a second objective, this study compared the exercise program between aged adults (<65 years) and those considered elderly (≥65 years). Materials and Methods: Forty-eight participants were included in the exercise program, and their mean age was 64.73 years (±5.93 years). The Senior Fitness Tests were performed by each participant. A dynamometer was used to assess hand grip strength, and body composition was assessed considering the body mass index. Paired-sample t test was used to compare data at baseline and after the exercise program, considering the total sample. Afterwards, a 2 × 2 analysis of variance was used to examine differences within and between groups. Results: Statistically significant improvements in the chair stand (t = −14.06; p < 0.001; d = 0.42), arm curl (t = −12.10; p < 0.001; d = 0.58), 2 min step test (t = −9.41; p < 0.001; d = 0.24), timed up and go test (t = 5.60; p < 0.001; d = 0.19), and hand grip strength (t = −3.33; p < 0.001; d = 0.15) were observed. There were also significant differences in the back scratch (t = −6.68; p < 0.001; d = 0.18) and chair sit and reach test (t = 5.04; p < 0.001; d = 0.05), as well as body mass index (p < 0.05). No significant differences were found between groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: This study provides evidence that a 24-week low-cost community-based exercise program can improve functional fitness in aged and in older adults. The exercise program supplied the necessary data to construct further randomized controlled trials that can be performed in the community in an environmentally sustainable fashion and applied, not only to the elderly, but also to those transitioning to this age group.

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Comparative efficacy of various exercise interventions on depression in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

Liu,

Ni,

Zhang

et al. 2023

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The Effects of 32 Weeks of Multicomponent Training with Different Exercises Order in Elderly Women’s Functional Fitness and Body Composition

Cited by 13 publications

References 42 publications

The impact of an exercise intervention using low-cost equipment on functional fitness in the community-dwelling older adults: A pilot study

The impact of an exercise intervention using low-cost equipment on functional fitness in the community-dwelling older adults: A pilot study

Effects of a 24-Week Low-Cost Multicomponent Exercise Program on Health-Related Functional Fitness in the Community-Dwelling Aged and Older Adults

Comparative efficacy of various exercise interventions on depression in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

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