Comparative study of anthropometric and body composition variables, and functionality between elderly that perform regular or irregular physical activity
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Resumo: | Background: The impact of regular and irregular physical activity in body composition, muscle mass and strength of the elderly is not well studied yet. Objective: To compare anthropometric variables, muscle and fat thickness, mobility, handgrip and lower limb strength between regularly and irregularly active elderly classified by the International Physical Questionnaire Activity Questionnaire. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted with 75 elderly people (14 males and 61 females) who practiced regular (RPA=10) or irregular physical activity (IPA=65). Anthropometric variables (body mass index, circumferences and skinfolds), muscular and fat thickness (triceps, vastus lateralis and medial gastrocnemius [ultrasound]), handgrip strength (Crown dynamometer), lower limb strength (sit and stand up test) and mobility were collected from the sample. Physical activity was assessed by the International Physical Questionnaire Activity Questionnaire. Results: No significant differences were found in the anthropometric, skeletal muscle and fat mass and force variables between two groups (p>0.05). However, elders who practiced irregular physical activity presented best performance in the time up and go test than those who practiced regular physical activity (p=0.008). Results were independent of sex and age of subjects (p=0.017). Conclusion: The study showed no significant differences between elderly that performed physical activity in regular or irregular way in relation body composition and force parameters. However, the results suggest that even irregular physical activity can help the elderly individuals in the mobility, and prevent falls. |
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Comparative study of anthropometric and body composition variables, and functionality between elderly that perform regular or irregular physical activityAgingElderlyBody CompositionPhysical ActivityMuscle MassFunctional Fitness Background: The impact of regular and irregular physical activity in body composition, muscle mass and strength of the elderly is not well studied yet. Objective: To compare anthropometric variables, muscle and fat thickness, mobility, handgrip and lower limb strength between regularly and irregularly active elderly classified by the International Physical Questionnaire Activity Questionnaire. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted with 75 elderly people (14 males and 61 females) who practiced regular (RPA=10) or irregular physical activity (IPA=65). Anthropometric variables (body mass index, circumferences and skinfolds), muscular and fat thickness (triceps, vastus lateralis and medial gastrocnemius [ultrasound]), handgrip strength (Crown dynamometer), lower limb strength (sit and stand up test) and mobility were collected from the sample. Physical activity was assessed by the International Physical Questionnaire Activity Questionnaire. Results: No significant differences were found in the anthropometric, skeletal muscle and fat mass and force variables between two groups (p>0.05). However, elders who practiced irregular physical activity presented best performance in the time up and go test than those who practiced regular physical activity (p=0.008). Results were independent of sex and age of subjects (p=0.017). Conclusion: The study showed no significant differences between elderly that performed physical activity in regular or irregular way in relation body composition and force parameters. However, the results suggest that even irregular physical activity can help the elderly individuals in the mobility, and prevent falls. Universidade do Estado do Rio Janeiro2014-03-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontext/htmlhttp://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1809-98232014000100027Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia v.17 n.1 2014reponame:Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologiainstname:Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)instacron:UFRJ10.1590/S1809-98232014000100004info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessLeite,Leni Everson AraújoCruz,Ivana Beatrice Mânica daBaptista,RafaelHeidner,Gustavo SandriRosemberg,LauraNogueira,GuilhermeCloss,Vera ElizabethEngroff,PaulaViegas,KarinSchneider,RodolfoGottlieb,Maria Gabriela Valleeng2014-05-19T00:00:00Zoai:scielo:S1809-98232014000100027Revistahttp://revista.unati.uerj.br/scielo.php?script=sci_serial&pid=1809-9823&lng=pt&nrm=isohttps://old.scielo.br/oai/scielo-oai.php||revistabgg@gmail.com1981-22561809-9823opendoar:2014-05-19T00:00Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia - Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)false |
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Comparative study of anthropometric and body composition variables, and functionality between elderly that perform regular or irregular physical activity |
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Comparative study of anthropometric and body composition variables, and functionality between elderly that perform regular or irregular physical activity |
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Comparative study of anthropometric and body composition variables, and functionality between elderly that perform regular or irregular physical activity Leite,Leni Everson Araújo Aging Elderly Body Composition Physical Activity Muscle Mass Functional Fitness |
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Comparative study of anthropometric and body composition variables, and functionality between elderly that perform regular or irregular physical activity |
title_full |
Comparative study of anthropometric and body composition variables, and functionality between elderly that perform regular or irregular physical activity |
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Comparative study of anthropometric and body composition variables, and functionality between elderly that perform regular or irregular physical activity |
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Comparative study of anthropometric and body composition variables, and functionality between elderly that perform regular or irregular physical activity |
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Comparative study of anthropometric and body composition variables, and functionality between elderly that perform regular or irregular physical activity |
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Leite,Leni Everson Araújo |
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Leite,Leni Everson Araújo Cruz,Ivana Beatrice Mânica da Baptista,Rafael Heidner,Gustavo Sandri Rosemberg,Laura Nogueira,Guilherme Closs,Vera Elizabeth Engroff,Paula Viegas,Karin Schneider,Rodolfo Gottlieb,Maria Gabriela Valle |
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author |
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Cruz,Ivana Beatrice Mânica da Baptista,Rafael Heidner,Gustavo Sandri Rosemberg,Laura Nogueira,Guilherme Closs,Vera Elizabeth Engroff,Paula Viegas,Karin Schneider,Rodolfo Gottlieb,Maria Gabriela Valle |
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Leite,Leni Everson Araújo Cruz,Ivana Beatrice Mânica da Baptista,Rafael Heidner,Gustavo Sandri Rosemberg,Laura Nogueira,Guilherme Closs,Vera Elizabeth Engroff,Paula Viegas,Karin Schneider,Rodolfo Gottlieb,Maria Gabriela Valle |
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Aging Elderly Body Composition Physical Activity Muscle Mass Functional Fitness |
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Aging Elderly Body Composition Physical Activity Muscle Mass Functional Fitness |
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Background: The impact of regular and irregular physical activity in body composition, muscle mass and strength of the elderly is not well studied yet. Objective: To compare anthropometric variables, muscle and fat thickness, mobility, handgrip and lower limb strength between regularly and irregularly active elderly classified by the International Physical Questionnaire Activity Questionnaire. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted with 75 elderly people (14 males and 61 females) who practiced regular (RPA=10) or irregular physical activity (IPA=65). Anthropometric variables (body mass index, circumferences and skinfolds), muscular and fat thickness (triceps, vastus lateralis and medial gastrocnemius [ultrasound]), handgrip strength (Crown dynamometer), lower limb strength (sit and stand up test) and mobility were collected from the sample. Physical activity was assessed by the International Physical Questionnaire Activity Questionnaire. Results: No significant differences were found in the anthropometric, skeletal muscle and fat mass and force variables between two groups (p>0.05). However, elders who practiced irregular physical activity presented best performance in the time up and go test than those who practiced regular physical activity (p=0.008). Results were independent of sex and age of subjects (p=0.017). Conclusion: The study showed no significant differences between elderly that performed physical activity in regular or irregular way in relation body composition and force parameters. However, the results suggest that even irregular physical activity can help the elderly individuals in the mobility, and prevent falls. |
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