Aerobic Versus Resistance Training Effects on Health-Related Quality of Life, Body Composition, and Function of Older Adults. (April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wanderley, Flávia Accioly Canuto; Oliveira, Nórton Luis; Marques, Elisa; Moreira, Pedro; Oliveira, José; Carvalho, Joana
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied gerontology. Volume 34:Number 3(2015:Apr.)
• Page Start: NP143
• Page End: NP165
• Publication Date: 2015-04
• Subjects: older people -- physical performance -- quality of life -- exercise training; Gerontology -- Periodicals; 362.6
• DOI: 10.1177/0733464812468502
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0733-4648

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effects of training on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), body composition, and function in older adults. Fifty participants were randomized into aerobic training (AT—70%-80% HRreserve ), resistance training (RT—80% 1RM), or controls. They had HRQoL, body composition, and function assessed before and after 8 months. Training groups reduced body fat, increased performance in the stair ascent, 8-ft up-and-go and sit-to-stand five-times tests, and improved their physical component score (PCS; p ≤ .03). AT increased performance in the 6MWT test, and improved general and mental health (MH) domains when compared to controls ( p < .01). Finally, changes in stair ascent were associated with changes in bodily pain, MH, and mental component score ( p ≤ .04), while changes in handgrip strength were associated with changes in physical role and MH ( p = .03). AT and RT were effective interventions for decreasing body fat and improving functionality and the PCS in older adults.