Trial reportBMC cardiovascular disorders2024
Effects of 12 weeks of functional training vs. Muay Thai on cardiac autonomic modulation and hemodynamic parameters in older adults: a randomized clinical trial.
Trial report in BMC cardiovascular disorders, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03919968 (Effect of Muay Thai vs. Circuit Training on the Health of Elderly), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.
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Effect of Muay Thai vs. Circuit Training on the Health of Elderly: A Randomized Clinical Trial
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Quality of life and physical activity levels in kickboxing practitioners: a comparative study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Adaptations of the Autonomic Nervous System and Body Composition After 8 Weeks of Specific Training and Nutritional Re-Education in Amateur Muay Thai Fighters: A Clinical Trial.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Relationships Between Performance in the Frequency Speed Kick Test, Heart Rate Variability, and Body Composition in Amateur Muay Thai Fighters.International journal of exercise science · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe elevated blood pressure (BP) and lower cardiac autonomic modulation (CAM) are associated with higher morbidity mortality risk among older adults. Although exercise is an important intervention for cardiovascular promotion, it is unclear whether combat sports training could benefit cardiovascular outcomes as much as autonomic in this population. This study compared the effects of 12 weeks of Muay Thai (MT) training against functional training (FT) on CAM and hemodynamic parameters in older adults.
methodsThe sample consisted of 50 older adults (41 women; 66.0 ± 5.3 years old), who were equaly randomized into FT (n = 25) and MT (n = 25) intervention groups. CAM was measured by 30-min rest heart rate variability. Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and resting heart rate (RHR) were measured using an automatic oscillometric device. Pulse pressure (PP) and the double product (DP) were also calculated. The interventions were carried out three times a week, with 60-min length per session, during 12 consecutive weeks. The intensity of the interventions was measured using the subjective perception of exertion scale and by accelerometer. Two-factor repeated measures analysis of covariance was used for groups comparison, considering intervention group and body mass as factors. The 95% confidence interval of the difference (95%CIdif) was also calculated and the effect size was measured using partial eta squared (η
resultsCAM indices did not show significant changes across moments and intervention groups. In hemodynamic parameters, only in DBP was there an effect of the moment (F
conclusionAfter 12 weeks of MT practice there was a reduction in DBP compared to FT in older adults.
trial registrationNCT03919968 Registration date: 01/02/2019.
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