scholarly journals Relationships between Body Fat Percentage, the Two-Step Test, and 30-seconds Chair-stand Test in Company Workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 801-804
Author(s):  
Ryuichi ARAI ◽  
Ayako USUKI ◽  
Daisuke ITO
Keyword(s):  
Body Fat ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Chair Stand Test

scholarly journals POS0839 BODY COMPOSITION AND FREQUENCY OF SARCOPENIA IN PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 673.2-674
Author(s):  
A. Efremova ◽  
O. Nikitinskaya ◽  
N. Toroptsova ◽  
O. Dobrovolskaya ◽  
N. Demin
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Systemic Sclerosis ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Lean Mass ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Stand Test

Background:Sarcopenia can be age associated (primary form) or secondary to chronic disorders, including rheumatic inflammatory disorders. Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic autoimmune rheumatic disease characterized by widespread vasculopathy, progressive fibrosis of the skin and other internal organs, such as lung, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system. Different from the other chronic rheumatic inflammatory disorders, sarcopenia has not been well evaluated in SSc patients.Objectives:To assess the body composition (BC) and to identify the frequency of sarcopenia (SP) in SSc patients.Methods:A total of 44 women who met the ACR/EULAR 2013 classification criteria were included. Mean age was 53,2 + 8,8 years. The median disease duration was 7,0 [4,0;12,0] years. 26 (59,1%) patients had limited and 18 (40,9%) - diffuse cutaneous subtype. Body composition was measured using Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) of whole body. The appendicular lean mass index (ALMI) was calculated as the ratio of appendicular lean mass (ALM) to height (kg/m2). Handgrip measurement and chair stand test were performed. Physical function was measured with the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). SP was diagnosed in agreement with the 2019 revised consensus on definition and diagnosis of SP of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2 (EWGSOP2): handgrip <16kg, chair stand test > 15 seconds for 5 rises, ALM <15 kg or ALMI <5.5 kg/m2. Severe SP was detected if the patient additionally had gait speed ≤0.8 m/s or SPPB ≤ 8-point score. Overfat was defined as body fat percentage >35%.Results:The median bone mineral content was 2.0 [1.8; 2.2] kg, total lean mass - 39,5 [35,7; 45,5] kg, ALM - 16,3 [14,5;19,4] kg, ALMI – 6,5 [5,7; 7,2] kg/m2, trunk fat mass – 13,5 [9,1; 16,7] kg and total fat mass - 26,6 [20,1; 34,5] kg. Body fat percentage was 38,8% [34,2; 42,7].9 (20,5%) women had low ALM and low ALMI, 6 (13,6%) – only low ALM. Healthy BC was found in 5 (11,3%), low ALM or low ALMI – in 7 (15,9%), overfat – in 24 (54,5%), low ALM + overfat – in 8 (18,2%) patients. We found no differences in BC between SSc patients with limited and diffuse cutaneous subtype.Low muscle strength (SP probable) was found in 21 (47,7%) women, meanwhile confirmed SP (low muscle strength and muscle mass) was diagnosed in 10 (22,7%) patients, among them 5 (11,4%) persons had severe SP. No significant difference in SP frequency among patients with limited and diffuse cutaneous SSc 4 (15,4%) and 6 (33,3%), respectively, (p=0,27). Osteoporosis was found in 6 (60%) patients with SP without differences in SSc subtypes.Conclusion:Healthy BC was found only in 11,3% cases, while overfat - in 72,7% and low ALM – in 34,1% SSc patients. SP was detected in 22.7% of women, among them in half of cases - severe SP, without any differences between the limited and diffuse subtypes of the disease.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

Post Exercise Change in Peak Expiratory Flow Rate and its Relation with Body Adiposity in Nepalese Settings

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
Narayan Bahadur Mahotra ◽  
Vibina Aryal ◽  
Lava Shrestha ◽  
Sabita Kandel ◽  
Sait Pradhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Fat ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Post Exercise ◽  
Body Adiposity ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: The Queens College Step Test is used to determine aerobic fitness. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) is the maximum rate of forceful exhalation following full inspiration. PEFR primarily reflects bronchial airflow and depends on the voluntary effort and muscular strength of the individual. Studies that correlate ventilatory capacity with body fat percentage are rare in published literature in Nepalese settings. Body fat percentage is regarded as a better indicator of obesity recently. Hence, this study aims to find an association between post-exercise change in PEFR and body adiposity in the context of Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from 20th July 2019 to 15th November in the laboratory of Clinical Physiology of Maharajgunj Medical Campus. Body fat percentage was measured by using OMRON BF 214.  Pre-exercise PEFR of each subject was recorded by using Wright’s peak flow meter. Post-exercise PEFR was also recorded after three minutes of Queen’s College step test, which is the submaximal exercise test, and change in PEFR was calculated and correlated with body fat percentage. Result: The study showed a negative correlation of change in PEFR with body fat percentage (r=-0.324; P<0.001). A significant difference (P = 0.002) was observed between different quartiles of body fat percentage. A highly significant difference (P = 0.003) was noted with the first and fourth quartiles. Conclusion: Less ventilatory adjustment in response to exercise was noted in subjects with more body fat percentage compared to those with less body fat percentage.

scholarly journals PERBEDAAN DAYA TAHAN JANTUNG PARU DAN KOMPOSISI TUBUH; PERSENTASE LEMAK TUBUH ANTARA LANJUT USIA ANGGOTA SENAM TAI CHI, WAI TAN KUNG DAN SEDENTER

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Novi Vicahyani Utami ◽  
Leonardo Lubis ◽  
Agustina Agustina
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Computational Study ◽  
Controversial Issue ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Skinfold Caliper

The benefits of Tai Chi and Wai Tan Kung exercises on cardiopulmonary endurance and body composition have become a controversial issue. The survey analytical computational study was performed to investigate the differences in cardiopulmonary endurance and body composition among elderly members of Tai Chi, Wai Tan Kung, and elderly sedentary. The study involved 10 elderly members of Tai Chi, 10 elderly members of Wai Tan Kung, and 10 elderly sedentary. The Astrand-Rhyming’s step test was conducted to measure the cardiopulmonary endurance. While the measurement of body composition (body fat percentage) was done using a skinfold caliper. The data were analyzed with an unpaired t-test(p<0.05). The results of the study indicated that cardiopulmonary endurance (VO2 max) and body composition (body fat percentage) of Tai Chi elderly members were the best of both Wai Tan Kung elderly members and of elderly sedentary; while cardiopulmonary endurance and body composition of Wai Tan Kung elderly members were better than those of elderly sedentary.

PERBEDAAN DAYA TAHAN JANTUNG PARU DAN KOMPOSISI TUBUH; PERSENTASE LEMAK TUBUH ANTARA LANJUT USIA ANGGOTA SENAM TAI CHI, WAI TAN KUNG DAN SEDENTER

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Novi Vicahyani Utami ◽  
Leonardo Lubis ◽  
Agustina .
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
T Test ◽  
Controversial Issue ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Vo2 Max ◽  
Skinfold Caliper

The benefits of Tai Chi and Wai Tan Kung exercises on cardiopulmonary endurance andbody composition have become a controversial issue. The survey analytical comparasional studywas performed to investigate the differences of cardiopulmonary endurance and body compositionamong elderly members of Tai Chi, Wai Tan Kung and elderly sedenter. The study involved 10elderly members of Tai Chi, 10 elderly members of Wai Tan Kung, and 10 elderly sedenter. TheAstrand-Rhymings step test was conducted to measure the cardiopulmonary endurance. While themeasurement of body composition (body fat percentage) was done using skinfold caliper. The datawere analyzed with unpaired t-test(p<0.05). The results of the study indicated thatcardiopulmonary endurance (VO2 max) and body composition (body fat percentage) of Tai Chielderly members were the best of both Wai Tan Kung elderly members and of elderly sedenter;while cardiopulmonary endurance and body composition of Wai Tan Kung elderly members werebetter than those of elderly sedenter.

scholarly journals Physiological Effects of Power Fitness Yoga Course in Community University

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-28
Author(s):  
Kuei Hui CHAN ◽  
Ya Hsin HSIAO ◽  
Chean Chean HUANG
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Diastolic Pressure ◽  
Cardiovascular Fitness ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Resting Heart Rate ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Waist To Hip Ratio

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in Chinese; abstract also in English. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the power fitness yoga course of Community University intervention on basic physiological parameters, anthropometric parameters as well as muscular and cardiopulmonary fitness. Fifteen females were participated this study. Subjects took a 90-minutes power fitness yoga course once a week for 12 weeks. The resting heart rate, blood pressure, body weight, body fat percentage, waist-to-hip ratio, body mass index, back strength, sit-up test as well as 3-minutes step test of subjects were tested before and after the course. Paired t-tests were used to compare the variables. The results showed that after 12 weeks of power fitness yoga course, the resting heart rate, diastolic pressure, body fat percentage and waist-to-hip ratio had significant decreased. The cardiopulmonary index of 3-minutes step test was significantly increased. There were no differences on the other variables (p>.05). The results indicate that 12-week power fitness yoga course in Community University can improve the resting heart rate, diastolic pressure, waist- to-hip ratio and body fat percentage as well as promote cardiovascular fitness. 本研究旨在探討社區大學之強力適能瑜珈課程對基礎生理值、體位值、肌肉及心肺適能等生理值的影響。研究以15名女性學員為對象，進行為期12週的研究，研究期間受試者在老師的指導下每週從事一次90分鐘的強力適能瑜珈運動。在實驗前、後均測量受試者之安靜心跳率、血壓、體重、體脂率、腰臀比、身體質量指數、背肌力、1分鐘屈膝仰臥起坐及體力指數，並以相依樣本t考驗比較前、後測各項數值之差異。結果顯示：經過12週的課程後，受試者之安靜心跳率、舒張壓、體脂率與腰臀比均顯著下降，且體力指數有顯著之提升，其他數值則無差異。本研究結果證實社區大學所開設之強力適能瑜珈課程能有效降低安靜心跳率、舒張壓、腰臀比與體脂率，並提升心肺適能。

scholarly journals Physical Performance in Older Cohorts: A Comparison of 81-Year-Old Swedish Men and Women Born Twelve Years Apart—Results from the Swedish Study “Good Aging in Skåne”

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Henrik Ekström ◽  
Sölve Elmståhl ◽  
Lena Sandin Wranker
Keyword(s):  
Birth Cohort ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Cohort Effects ◽  
Birth Cohorts ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Swedish Study ◽  
Chair Stand Test

Introduction/Aim of the Study. One way of investigating health trends at the population level is to study the physical performance and functional ability in different birth cohorts. The information obtained can be used to predict illness, disability, and future needs for care. However, contradictory findings have been reported when comparing the physical performance of older adult birth cohorts. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the birth cohort is associated with the level of physical performance in 81-year-old men and women born twelve years apart. Materials and Methods. Birth cohorts of both sexes drawn from the Swedish study “Good Aging in Skåne” for the years 1920–22 and 1932–34 were compared. Walking, the step test, the chair stand test, and the handgrip strength test were used as proxies for the physical performance. The results were adjusted for lifestyle habits and common chronic geriatric diseases. Results. Both men and women in the later-born cohort walked more quickly and completed the chair stand test faster, and women were also quicker in the step test. No significant differences were found in the grip test, in either the male or female cohorts. Discussion. Normative reference values for physical tests of subjects of different ages can be misleading unless cohort effects are considered. Furthermore, age-related trajectories can also be misinterpreted if cohort effects are neglected which, in the longer perspective, could affect health care planning. Conclusion. Birth cohort effects should be considered when comparing walking speed, number of steps, chair stands, and the step test, in men and women of older age.

Subjective Sleep Debt Is Correlated with Body Fat Percentage Independent of Sleep Duration

Diabetes ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 1675-P
Author(s):  
XIAO TAN ◽  
CHRISTIAN BENEDICT
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Subjective Sleep ◽  
Sleep Debt
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