RT Journal Article
T1 Traditional and Undulating Periodization on Body Composition, Strength Levels and Physical Fitness in Older Adults
A1 Vargas-Molina, Salvador
A1 García-Sillero, Manuel
A1 Romance-García, Ángel Ramón
A1 Petro, Jorge Luis
A1 Jiménez-García, José Daniel
A1 Bonilla, Diego A.
A1 Kreider, Richard B.
A1 Benítez-Porres, Javier
K1 Ancianos
AB Introduction: Undulating training has been investigated in sedentary and trained adults, but less is known about the influence of undulating training in older adults. Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate body composition, strength levels, and physical fitness in response to traditional or undulating training in older adults. Methods: A controlled, double-arm trial was conducted in eighteen older adults (10 males, 8 females; 64 ± 2.1 years; 165.12 ± 7.5 cm; 72.5 ± 11.4 kg; 26.5 ± 3.2 k·gm−2) who were randomly assigned to traditional (n = 9, TT) or undulating training (n = 9, UT) for eight weeks. Dual X-ray absorptiometry was used to measure fat-free mass (FFM), fat mass (FM), and bone mineral density (BMD). Strength levels were evaluated by the handgrip strength and the one-repetition maximum in vertical chest press, rowing machine, squat, monopodal horizontal leg press, and leg extension. In addition, functional capacity was assessed using the Senior Fitness Test (SFT). Statistical analysis included mean/median comparisons to establish the difference after the intervention (paired Student’s t-test or Wilcoxon test), and effect size calculations based on estimates. Results: After correction for fat-free adipose tissue, a significant increase in FFM was observed in both groups, while no significant changes were found in FM and BMD. Upper- and lower-limbs strength showed significant increases in both groups, although clinical significance varied among exercises. Favorable results were seen on the cardiorespiratory fitness and strength components of the SFT in both groups. Conclusions: The 8-week UT and TT protocols are valid options for improving FFM and increasing strength and functional capacity in women and men over 60 years of age.
PB IOAP-MPDI
YR 2022
FD 2022-04-08
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/24287
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/24287
LA spa
NO Vargas-Molina S, García-Sillero M, Romance R, Petro JL, Jiménez-García JD, Bonilla DA, Kreider RB, Benítez-Porres J. Traditional and Undulating Periodization on Body Composition, Strength Levels and Physical Fitness in Older Adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022; 19(8):4522. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19084522
NO This study was supported by Laboratory Fivestars (Málaga) and the Universidad de Málaga (Campus de Excelencia Internacional Andalucía Tech). Partial funding for open access charge: Universidad de Málaga
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
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