ArticleRehabilitation research and practice2018
Comparisons of the Health Benefits of Strength Training, Aqua-Fitness, and Aerobic Exercise for the Elderly.
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Biopsychosocial inequality, active lifestyle and chronic health conditions: a cross-sectional National Health Survey 2013 in Brazil.Scientific reports · 2021Trial
- Differential Factors Are Associated with Physical Activity in Older Adults in Brazil with and without Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the 2019 National Health Survey.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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- Study protocol for a pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial to improve dietary diversity and physical fitness among older people who live at home (the "ALAPAGE study").BMC geriatrics · 2022Article
- Community-Dwelling Older Adults and Physical Activity Recommendations: Patterns of Aerobic, Strengthening, and Balance Activities.Journal of aging and physical activity · 2022Article
- Impact of Kinesiotherapy and Hydrokinetic Therapy on the Rehabilitation of Balance, Gait and Functional Capacity in Patients with Lower Limb Amputation: A Pilot Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Effects of a Physical Exercise Program on Physiological, Psychological, and Physical Function of Older Adults in Rural Areas.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo compare strength training, aqua-fitness, and aerobic exercise programs to discern the differences in the benefits achieved by each of the activities in older people.
designDouble-blind randomized trial.
settingControlled clinical environment.
participants108 people: 54 female paired with a male of the same age (average age of 65.5 ± 5.6 years).
interventionsThree exercise programs (aqua-fitness, aerobic exercise, and strength training) for six months.
main outcome measuresBody Mass Index, Senior Fitness Test (which evaluated functional fitness), and the SF-12 Health Survey.
resultsMen showed greater positive changes in the aerobic exercise group for general self-perceived mental health, leg strength, and flexibility of legs and arms. The largest improvements in overall self-perceived physical health and upper limb strength were in the men of the strength training group. The women participants in the strength training group obtained greater benefits, especially in self-perceived mental and physical health and in the strength of the four limbs.
conclusionsTo maximise benefits, older people, in general, may want to consider participating in aerobic activity. Furthermore, older women would benefit greatly, both emotionally and physically, from exercise that includes strength training.
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