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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2021

Influence of Nordic Walking Training on Vitamin D Level in the Blood and Quality of Life among Women Aged 65-74.

Szymon Podsiadło, Agnieszka Skiba, Anna Kałuża, Bartłomiej Ptaszek, Joanna Stożek, Amadeusz Skiba, Anna Marchewka

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Szymon PodsiadłoInstitute of Clinical Rehabilitation, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Kraków, Poland.
Agnieszka SkibaInstitute of Clinical Rehabilitation, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Kraków, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-9218-6153
Anna KałużaInstitute of Clinical Rehabilitation, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Kraków, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-6997-9910
Bartłomiej PtaszekInstitute of Applied Sciences, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Kraków, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-9688-4706
Joanna StożekInstitute of Clinical Rehabilitation, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Kraków, Poland.
Amadeusz SkibaInstitute of Clinical Rehabilitation, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Kraków, Poland.
Anna MarchewkaInstitute of Clinical Rehabilitation, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Kraków, Poland.
University School of Physical Education in Kraków · PL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionDemographic forecasts indicate the progressive aging process of societies in all countries worldwide. The extension of life span may be accompanied by deterioration of its quality resulting from a decrease in physical activity, mental or even social performance, and a deficit in certain chemical compounds responsible for proper functioning of the body.

aimThe aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of a 12-week Nordic walking (NW) training intervention on the level of vitamin D in the blood and quality of life among women aged 65-74 years. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe study comprised 37 women aged 65-74 (x = 68.08, SD = 4.2). The subjects were randomly assigned to 2 groups: experimental group (NW), which consisted of 20 women who underwent an intervention in the form of Nordic walking training for 12 weeks, and the control group (C), including 17 women who underwent observation. In the experimental group, training sessions were held 3 times a week for 1 h. At that time, the C group was not subject to any intervention. The SF-36 questionnaire was used to measure quality of life. Vitamin D was assessed based on the results of biochemical blood tests. The analysed parameters were assessed twice-before and after the completed intervention or observation.

resultsComparison of the results regarding trials 1 and 2 allowed to note statistically significant improvement in quality of life for all health components and factors in the NW group. Analysis of vitamin D levels demonstrated a statistically significant increase in the NW group. In group C, no significant changes in the analysed parameters were observed.

conclusionsRegularly undertaking Nordic walking training significantly influences the improvement of self-evaluation regarding the components of physical and mental health, as well as the concentration of vitamin D in women aged 65-74 years.

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Nordic walkingold agephysical activityquality of lifevitamin D

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PMID34574920
PMCPMC8471811
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