Physical Activity and Energy Expenditure of Elderly Men and Women in Edinburgh, Scotland

1973 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.E. Lonergan ◽  
J.S. Milne ◽  
J. Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Men And Women

scholarly journals Influence of gender and physical exercise on balance of healthy young adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 399-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarina Francescato Torres ◽  
Júlia Guimarães Reis ◽  
Daniela Cristina Carvalho de Abreu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Postural Sway ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Quiet Standing ◽  
Moderate Activity ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
Sedentary Women

Objective To verify the effects of gender and physical activity on postural sway. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted to analyze upright balance of young men and women between the ages of 20-30, both active and sedentary. Study participants were 60 individuals, who were divided into: active women (n = 15), sedentary women (n = 15), active men (n = 15) and sedentary men (n = 15). The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short form, was used to evaluate each participant’s level of physical activity. According to the questionnaire, active individuals are those who carry out moderate activity, with an energy expenditure between 3.5 and 6 METs (1 MET: 3.5 ml/kg/min), or vigorous activity, with an energy expenditure above 6 METs, at least three days a week for 20 minutes. To assess control of postural sway, we measured the amplitude and velocity of anteroposterior (AP) and mediolateral (ML) sway in standing position, with their eyes open and closed, with and without foam, on a force platform. Results Comparison between genders revealed that, when compared to sedentary women, sedentary men displayed poorer performance in velocity and amplitude of AP postural control sway with their eyes closed, with and without foam. There were no differences in the amplitude and velocity of ML sway, both with open and closed eyes among groups (p < 0.05). There were no differences when comparing physically active men and women either. Conclusion Sedentary men seem to rely more on vision for maintaining postural control in quiet standing situations with respect to women.

scholarly journals Age-related decrease in physical activity and functional fitness among elderly men and women [Corrigendum]

2014 ◽  
pp. 979 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoran Milanovic ◽  
Sporis ◽  
James ◽  
Sasa Pantelic ◽  
Nebojsa Trajkovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Age Related

scholarly journals Age-related decrease in physical activity and functional fitness among elderly men and women

2013 ◽  
pp. 549 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoran Milanovic ◽  
Bojan Jorgić ◽  
Nebojša Trajković ◽  
Sporis ◽  
Saša Pantelić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Age Related

scholarly journals Relação entre indicadores sociodemográficos e antropométricos e atividade física de homens e mulheres idosos/ Relation between sociodemographic and anthropometric indicators and physical activity of elderly men and women

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bárbara De Carli Silveira ◽  
Rosane Maria Kirchner ◽  
Loiva Beatriz Dallepiane
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Anthropometric Indicators

A pesquisa, do tipo quantitativa, descritiva e transversal, teve como objetivo verificar a relação entre os indicadores sociodemográficos e antropométricos e atividade física de homens e mulheres idosos. A coleta de dados foi realizada no período de 2010 a 2011, por meio de uma entrevista estruturada. Os dados foram analisados no software estatístico SPSS 18.0 por intermédio do teste Qui-quadrado, considerando significativo o valor de p<0,05. Os resultados apontaram para a participação de 424 idosos, sendo 68,4% composto por mulheres. O estado civil prevalente foi casado para os homens e viúvo para as mulheres. O excesso de peso predominou entre as mulheres, enquanto entre os homens foi a eutrofia na faixa etária de 60 a 69 anos com baixa escolaridade. A circunferência da cintura teve relação com o excesso de peso em ambos os sexos, predispondo risco para doenças cardiovasculares. Assim, estes resultados auxiliam no planejamento da assistência gerontológica quanto ao enfrentamento de fatores de risco evitáveis para as doenças crônicas, como excesso de peso, circunferência da cintura acima do recomendado e, concomitantemente, estimulando a atividade física entre os idosos, visando a diminuir o impacto destes fatores de risco e, assim, comprimindo as morbidades decorrentes destes o mais tardiamente possível.

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