scholarly journals Comparison of Functional Fitness and Self-esteem among Elderly Women Engaging Different Exercise Programs: Walking, Low Impact Aerobic, and Chi-kung

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-55
Author(s):  
Gladys Shuk Fong LI ◽  
Hsiu Hua WANG ◽  
Chen Yu HUANG
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Exercise Programs ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Chi Kung ◽  
Better Than

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in Chinese; abstract also in English. Purposes: 1) Elderly females engaging different exercise programs (walking, low impact aerobic, chi-kung) and sedentary elderly women were compared on self-esteem and functional fitness; 2) The predictability of the 6 functional fitness variables to self-esteem was also tested. Methods: 256 elderly females (55-75 years old) were selected from each of the 3-exercised group (walking, low-impact aerobic, and chi-kung class) and sedentary group respectively. Measuring instruments included Functional Fitness Test and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). One-way ANOVA was utilized to compare the three exercised-group of subjects on the overall self-esteem score (Rosenberg, 1965), and the multiple regression analysis was utilized to determine whether the 6 functional fitness predictors add to a linear function of self-esteem. Results: ‘Flexibility' was found to be significant (p < .05) predictor of self-esteem. Self-esteem , ‘BMI', ‘FLEX', ‘BAL', and ‘AGIL' of the physically active elderly women were significantly (p<.05) better than the non-exercised women. Furthermore, Self-esteem , ‘BMI', ‘FLEX', ‘BAL', ‘MUSCU', and ‘AGIL' scores of the elderly women of low impact aerobic exercised-group was significantly higher than those of the walking and Chi-kung group. However, no significant differences (p>.05) were found among the three groups in the mean‘ CARDIO' scores. Conclusion: Elderly females engaging in low impact aerobic have higher self-esteem and better functional fitness. Furthermore, Flexibility is the most important predictor of self-esteem in elderly females. 目的：比較從事步行、低衝擊有氧、及氣功，與久坐生活形態之中老年婦女，其自尊值和功能性體適能之差異。同時評估六項功能性體適能指標對於自尊值的預測能力。方法：以256位自願參與，年齡介於55歲到77歲之中老年婦女為受測者，其中49位為久坐生活形態的中老年婦女，85位從事氣功；35位從事步行，以及87位從事低衝擊有氧運動。本研究之測量包括功能性體適能測驗以及羅斯伯格自尊心之測量。結果：一、功能性體適能中柔軟度為自尊程度的顯著(p<.05)預測用變項；二、從事規律運動的中老年婦女之自尊值、身體質量指數、柔軟度、平衡、及敏捷性顯著(p<.05)高於沒有從事規律運動的中老年婦女；三、從事低衝擊有氧運動之中老年婦女的自尊程度和功能性體適能顯著(p<.05)高於從事步行、氣功的中老年婦女。結論：從事低衝擊有氧運動的參與者有較高的自尊及較好的功能性體適能狀況。除此之外，柔軟度是「自尊」之重要預測用變項。

scholarly journals Effect of Exercises in Water and Land on Balance and Cognitive Functions in Elderly and Old Persons

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Remigija Dekaminavičiūtė ◽  
Vilma Dudonienė
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Static Balance ◽  
Trail Making Test ◽  
Exercise Programs ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Trail Making ◽  
Better Than

Research background. Aging constantly manifests itself not only in physiological changes, but also in cognitive ones. Exercise programs for elderly have been created aiming at avoiding risk of falling, but there is little known about changes in cognitive functions under the effect of exercise. The aim was to evaluate the effect of water-based and land-based exercises on balance and cognitive functions in elderly women and men. Methods. The dynamic balance of study participants (n = 32) was evaluated using Timed Up & Go Test, the static balance was evaluated with a 4-position Static Balance Test and the cognitive functions were evaluated with Six-Item Cognitive Impairment Test, the Cognitive Failures Questionnaire and the Trail Making Test. The participants were randomly divided in two groups: water exercise and land-based exercise. Results. After 8 weeks of exercise in water and on land, static and dynamic balance and cognitive functions improved in both groups (p < 0.05), no statistically signifcant difference was found between the groups except for the trail making test, which was performed more quickly by subjects who attended exercise in water. After the exercise program, the men’s dynamic and static balance (while standing in the tandem position) were better than women’s, but women’s standing on one leg position was better than that of men’s (p < 0.05). Conclusion. There were no statistically signifcant differences in cognitive function between men and women after intervention. After both exercise programs, dynamic and static balance (in the tandem position) in men were better (p < 0.05) than those in women, standing on one leg but women’s position was statistically signifcantly better than that of men’s.Keywords: exercise program in water and land-based, static and dynamic balance, cognitive functions.

scholarly journals Association of body mass index with the functional fitness of elderly women attending a physical activity program

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gislaine Cristina Vagetti ◽  
Valdomiro de Oliveira ◽  
Michael Pereira Silva ◽  
Ana Beatriz Pacífico ◽  
Tiago Rocha Alves Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Motor Tests

Abstract Objective: to investigate the association between body mass index (BMI) and functional fitness levels linked to the Elderly in Movement Program of the city of Curitiba, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. Methods: The study is characterized as correlational and cross-sectional. The sample consisted of 1,806 elderly female participants of the Elderly in Movement Program. The short version of the IPAQ was used to evaluate participation in physical activities; body weight (kg) and height (m) were measured to calculate BMI (kg/m²), while the motor tests proposed in the Senior Fitness Test were used to evaluate the functional fitness of the elderly women. Descriptive statistics, the chi-squared test and binary logistic regression were used for data analysis. Results: The results showed that 24.0% of the sample exhibited eutrophic nutritional status, 42.9% were overweight and 33.1% were obese. The elderly women classified as overweight and obese had lower functional fitness scores, based on the rating of Rikli and Jones, while the elderly women classified as eutrophic exhibited levels within the normal range. Obese elderly women were more likely to have low scores in the following functional fitness tests: Walk for 6 minutes, Chair Stand, Chair Sit and Reach, Back Scratch and 8-Foot Up and Go. Conclusion: The study indicated an association between, BMI and functional fitness in the elderly women participating in the program, where the majority of elderly women classified as obese exhibited low fitness in all tests.

scholarly journals Kejadian Obesitas, Obesitas Sentral, dan Kelebihan Lemak Viseral pada Lansia Wanita

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 228
Author(s):  
Ira Maya Sofa
Keyword(s):  
Visceral Fat ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Food Recall

Background: Obesity, central obesity, and visceral fat is an excessive fat that can release various types of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke and can increase the risk of bone damage in the elderly. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the risk factors of obesity, central obesity, and visceral fat in elderly women. Methods:This was an observational analytic study with cross sectional design. The samples of the study were 81 elderly women registered as member of Posyandu Lansia in the working area of Puskesmas Jagir, Wonokromo, Surabaya. The data collected using 3 times 24-hour food recall, anthropometry (body weight, body height, and waist circumference), visceral fat using Bio Impedance Analysis (BIA), and questionnaire related to subject’s characteristic. The data were analyzed using logistic regression analysis. Results: The results showed that the mean age of the subjects were 67.12±5.97 years old. Most of the subjects have low education (71.6%) and 87.7% of subjects didn’t work. The mean value of daily energy intake was 1074.31±298.67 kcal.  There were 34.6% obese subjects, only 17.3% subjects didn’t experience central obesity, and 28.4% of subjects had excess body visceral fat. The statistical test showed significant correlation between age with obesi (p-value=0.042), age with central obesity (p-value=0.009) but age with visceral fat had no significant correlation (p-value=0.163). Daily food intake, education, and occupation did not show significant correlation with obesity, central obesity, or visceral fat (p-value>0.05).  Conclusions: The risk for obesity and central obesity was decreased with aging in elderly but not with visceral fat.ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Obesitas, obesitas sentral, dan lemak viseral merupakan penumpukan lemak tubuh yang berlebihan dan berisiko untuk menimbulkan berbagai penyakit degeneratif seperti jantung iskemi dan stroke serta dapat meningkatkan risiko kerusakan tulang pada lansia.  Tujuan: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis faktor risiko obesitas, obesitas sentral, dan kelebihan lemak viseral pada lansia wanita.Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi cross sectional dengan pendekatan kuantitatif.  Sampel dari penelitian ini adalah 81 lansia wanita yang menjadi anggota posyandu lansia di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Jagir, Wonokromo, Surabaya. Pengumpulan data menggunakan food recall 3 x 24 jam, antropometri (berat badan, tinggi badan, dan lingkar perut), lemak viseral menggunakan Bio Impedance Analysis (BIA), serta kuesioner terkait data diri subjek. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis regresi logistik.Hasil: Hasil penelitian menujukkan rata-rata usia subjek adalah 67,12±5,97. Sebagian besar subjek memiliki riwayat pendidikan rendah (71,6%) dan sebanyak 87,7% subjek tidak bekerja. Rata-rata asupan zat gizi subjek lebih rendah jika dibandingkan dengan Angka Kecukupan Gizi (AKG). Sebanyak 34,6% subjek mengalami obesitas; angka kejadian obesitas sentral yaitu 17,3%; dan 28,4% subjek memiliki lemak viseral tubuh berlebih. Uji statistik menunjukkan hubungan signifikan antara usia dengan obesitas (p-value = 0,042), usia dengan obesitas sentral (p-value = 0,009) tetapi usia dengan lemak viseral tidak memiliki hubungan signifikan (p-value = 0,163). Asupan makanan harian, pendidikan, dan pekerjaan tidak  menunjukkan hubungan signifikan dengan obesitas, obesitas sentral, maupun lemak viseral (p-value > 0,05).Kesimpulan: Pada lansia, risiko mengalami obesitas maupun obesitas sentral semakin menurun seiring dengan bertambahnya usia. Lemak viseral tidak berhubungan dengan usia.

scholarly journals Diseño y evaluación de un programa para la mejora de la condición física en Educación Primaria: efecto sobre la autoestima y la intención de ser activo

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-112
Author(s):  
D. Zamorano García ◽  
JG. Fernández Bustos ◽  
JP. Vállez Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Educación Primaria ◽  
Experimental Group

El objetivo fue diseñar un programa para mejorar la condición física y evaluar su efecto sobre la intencionalidad de seguir siendo activo y autoestima general. Se diseñó un programa de 8 semanas de actividades para mejorar la condición física en Educación Física, además de actividad física deportiva en los recreos. El diseño cuasiexperimental incluyó 70 escolares (39 grupo experimental; 31 grupo control) de 6º de Educación Primaria. Como instrumentos de medida se utilizaron la batería ALPHA-Fitness de alta prioridad, la Escala de intencionalidad de ser físicamente activo en Educación Primaria, y el Cuestionario Multimedia y Multilingüe de Evaluación de la Autoestima. Se encontró efectividad del programa en todas las variables estudiadas, en especial en la mejora de la capacidad cardiorrespiratoria, la capacidad de salto y la dimensión socioafectiva de la autoestima. Se destaca la importancia de estos programas en la mejora de la salud física, psicológica y social del alumnado. The objective was to design a program to improve physical fitness and evaluate its effect on the intent to remain active and general self-esteem. An 8-week program of activities was designed to improve physical fitness in Physical Education, in addition to sports physical activity at recess. The quasi-experimental design included 70 schoolchildren (39 experimental group; 31 control group) from 6th grade of Primary Education. The high priority ALPHA-Fitness battery, the intentionality scale of being physically active in Primary Education, and the Multimedia and Multilingual Self-esteem Evaluation Questionnaire were used as measuring instruments. The effectiveness of the program was found in all the variables studied, especially in the improvement of cardiorespiratory capacity, jumping capacity and the socio-affective dimension of self-esteem. The importance of these programs in the improvement of the physical, psychological and social health of the students is highlighted.

scholarly journals Criterion validity of the Ekblom-Bak and the Åstrand submaximal test in an elderly population

2019 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. 307-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Väisänen ◽  
Örjan Ekblom ◽  
Elin Ekblom-Bak ◽  
Eva Andersson ◽  
Jonna Nilsson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Indirect Calorimetry ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Cycle Ergometer ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to validate the submaximal Ekblom-Bak test (EB-test) and the Åstrand test (Å-test) for an elderly population. Methods Participants (n = 104), aged 65–75 years, completed a submaximal aerobic test on a cycle ergometer followed by an individually adjusted indirect calorimetry VO2max test on a treadmill. The HR from the submaximal test was used to estimate VO2max using both the EB-test and Å-test equations. Results The correlation between measured and estimated VO2max using the EB method and Å method in women was r = 0.64 and r = 0.58, respectively and in men r = 0.44 and r = 0.44, respectively. In women, the mean difference between estimated and measured VO2max was − 0.02 L min−1 (95% CI − 0.08 to 0.04) for the EB method and − 0.12 L min−1 (95% CI − 0.22 to − 0.02) for the Å method. Corresponding values for men were 0.05 L min−1 (95% CI − 0.04 to 0.14) and − 0.28 L min−1 (95% CI − 0.42 to − 0.14), respectively. However, the EB method was found to overestimate VO2max in men with low fitness and the Å method was found to underestimate VO2max in both women and men. For women, the coefficient of variance was 11.1%, when using the EB method and 19.8% when using the Å method. Corresponding values for men were 11.6% and 18.9%, respectively. Conclusion The submaximal EB-test is valid for estimating VO2max in elderly women, but not in all elderly men. The Å-test is not valid for estimating VO2max in the elderly.

Stereotypes of Aging Women and Exercise: A Historical Perspective

1995 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia A. Vertinsky
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Vigorous Exercise ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Aging Women ◽  
History Of ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Social And Cultural Factors

Despite growing indications of increased participation in healthful physical activity among the elderly, aging women tend to participate in exercise and sport to a lesser extent than their male peers. This paper suggests that strongly held beliefs about the potential risks of vigorous exercise deter many elderly women from being physically active. It then examines the gendered nature of myths and stereotypes concerning aging and physical activity and explores those social and cultural factors that have historically persuaded aging women to practice "being" old and inactive before "becoming" old. The purpose is to elaborate upon studies in the history of aging which indicate that popular perceptions rather than reality shaped social expectations, professional prescriptions, and public policy. These studies suggest how the creation of negative stereotypes around the aging female paved the way for an unbalanced version of the realities of female old age, at times delimiting aspirations and constraining opportunities for vigorous and healthful physical activity.

9. Physically active elderly women sleep more and better than sedentary women

2009 ◽  
Vol 120 (1) ◽  
pp. e3
Author(s):  
L.H.C.T. Guimaraes ◽  
L.B.C. Carvalho ◽  
G.F. Prado
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Sedentary Women ◽  
Better Than
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