Resistance training reduces metabolic syndrome and inflammatory markers in older women: A randomized controlled trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 328-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Crisieli M. Tomeleri ◽  
Mariana F. Souza ◽  
Roberto C. Burini ◽  
Cláudia R. Cavaglieri ◽  
Alex S. Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Inflammatory Markers ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Resistance Training Improves a Cellular Health Parameter in Obese Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (10) ◽  
pp. 2996-3002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex S. Ribeiro ◽  
Brad J. Schoenfeld ◽  
Leandro Dos Santos ◽  
João Pedro Nunes ◽  
Crisieli M. Tomeleri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals Long-Term Effects of Resistance Exercise Training on Cognition and Brain Volume in Older Women: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 745-756 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. Best ◽  
Bryan K. Chiu ◽  
Chun Liang Hsu ◽  
Lindsay S. Nagamatsu ◽  
Teresa Liu-Ambrose
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
White Matter ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Resistance Exercise Training ◽  
Randomized Controlled

AbstractAerobic exercise training has been shown to attenuate cognitive decline and reduce brain atrophy with advancing age. The extent to which resistance exercise training improves cognition and prevents brain atrophy is less known, and few studies include long-term follow-up cognitive and neuroimaging assessments. We report data from a randomized controlled trial of 155 older women, who engaged in 52 weeks of resistance training (either once- or twice-weekly) or balance-and-toning (twice-weekly). Executive functioning and memory were assessed at baseline, 1-year follow-up (i.e., immediately post-intervention), and 2-year follow-up. A subset underwent structural magnetic resonance imaging scans at those time points. At 2-year follow-up, both frequencies of resistance training promoted executive function compared to balance-and-toning (standardized difference [d]=.31–.48). Additionally, twice-weekly resistance training promoted memory (d=.45), reduced cortical white matter atrophy (d=.45), and increased peak muscle power (d=.27) at 2-year follow-up relative to balance-and-toning. These effects were independent of one another. These findings suggest resistance training may have a long-term impact on cognition and white matter volume in older women. (JINS, 2015,21, 745–756)

scholarly journals Pilates versus resistance training on trunk strength and balance adaptations in older women: a randomized controlled trial

PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e7948 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Carrasco-Poyatos ◽  
Domingo J. Ramos-Campo ◽  
Jacobo A. Rubio-Arias
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Isokinetic Strength ◽  
Isometric Extension ◽  
Core Strength ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Background The neuromuscular decline impact in the functional independence of older women is determining the necessity of implementing new strategies focused on core strength training and postural stability maintenance to promote healthy aging. Objectives To define whether Pilates or resistance training is better at improving (a) core isometric and isokinetic muscular strength, and (b) static and dynamic balance, in older women. Methods This was a cluster randomized controlled trial. Physically independent older women (60–80 years) from day centers were randomly allocated to Pilates, Muscular and Control Groups (PG, MG and CG) using a block randomization method. Only the research staff performing the assessment and statistical analysis were blinded. Exercise groups trained twice a week (1 h per session) for 18 weeks in a moderate-to-vigorous intensity. Core strength (primary outcome): trunk and hip isometric and hip isokinetic muscular strength (Biodex System III Pro Isokinetic Dynamometer), alongside one leg static balance (portable force platform Kistler 9286AA) and dynamic balance (timed up and go (TUG)) were assessed. Results A total of 60 participants were randomized (PG, n = 20; MG, n = 20; CG, n = 20) and 49 completed the trial (PG, n = 16; MG, n = 19; CG, n = 14). Regarding hip isometric extension strength, PG was statistically better than CG (P = 0.004). There were no differences between groups regarding isokinetic strength or balance. Intra-group comparisons showed significant improvements (P < 0.05) in the dynamic balance and trunk and hip isometric extension strength for PG and MG, whereas every hip isokinetic measurement was improved in MG. Exercise programs did not produce any adverse event. Conclusions The Pilates training program was more effective for improving isometric hip and trunk extension strength, while the Muscular training program generated greater benefits on trunk and hip isokinetic strength. Moreover, both training programs showed moderate effects for the TUG. Clinical Trial Registration The trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (identifier: NCT02506491).

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