Effects of resistance training on sarcopenic obesity index in older women: A randomized controlled trial. (July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gadelha, André Bonadias; Paiva, Flávio Macedo Lahud; Gauche, Rafael; de Oliveira, Ricardo Jacó; Lima, Ricardo Moreno
• Is Part Of: Archives of gerontology and geriatrics. Volume 65(2016)
• Page Start: 168
• Page End: 173
• Publication Date: 2016-07
• Subjects: Aging -- Obesity -- Resistance training -- Sarcopenia; Aging -- Periodicals; Geriatrics -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 305.26
• DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2016.03.017
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0167-4943

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of resistance training (RT) on sarcopenic obesity (SO) in older women. 243 older women underwent body composition measurement using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and the SO index was calculated. This randomized controlled trial adopted from the baseline sample, 113 volunteers (67.0 ± 5.2 years) were randomly assigned to a control group (CG, n = 64) or an experimental group (EG, n = 69). The EG took part in a 24-week RT program, conducted three times per week. Body composition measurements were repeated at the end of the training program. RT induced a significant increase in fat-free mass (P < 0.01), but not decrease in fat mass in the EG. Moreover, the SO index was also significantly improved in the EG (P < 0.01), while it decreased significantly in the CG (P < 0.01). It is concluded that RT is an effective approach to promote body composition alterations in older women, and it might improve SO-related phenotypes.