Body Composition, Functional Capacities, Physical Fitness
Conditions
Keywords
Functional movement screening, Performance, Physical Activity, Older adults
Brief summary
Purpose of the Study The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a multicomponent training program combined with stability exercises on body composition, physical fitness, and functional movement capabilities in active older women. It aims to determine whether these combined exercises can improve physical health and movement quality in this population. Research Question What are the effects of multicomponent training and stability exercises on body composition, physical fitness, and functional movement capability in active older women?
Detailed description
Study Title Effect of Multicomponent Training and Stability Exercises on Body Composition, Physical Fitness, and Functional Movement Capability in Active Older Women: A Non-Randomized Study This study will investigate the effects of a 14-week multicomponent training program combined with stability exercises on body composition, physical fitness, and functional movement capability in active older women. Participants will be assigned to either an intervention group undergoing the exercise protocol or a control group maintaining their usual activities. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted to evaluate the outcomes. Study Type Design: Interventional (Non-Randomized), Controlled Trial Allocation: Non-randomized Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: None (Open Label) Primary Purpose: Prevention Time Perspective: Prospective Duration: 14 weeks
Interventions
OTHERMulticomponent training and stability exercise
The training program will span 14 weeks. Participants will engage in structured sessions twice a week (on Tuesdays and Thursdays), with each session lasting 60 minutes. The sessions will consist of aerobic, balance, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and stability exercises, strength exercises (using body weight and the Swedish bar), and flexibility exercises. Each training session will begin with a warm-up phase, including five minutes of dynamic stretching to prepare the body for the physical demands of the session. Following the warm-up, participants will perform 15 minutes of low-impact aerobic exercises, such as marching, knee lifts, leg curls, lunges, and kicks, incorporating coordinated arm movements. Next, participants will complete 15 minutes of balance, DNS, and stability exercises. This will be followed by 20 minutes of strength training exercises. Each session will conclude with a 5-minute cooldown and flexibility segment to promote
Sponsors
University of Novi Sad
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
* Study type: Non-randomized, controlled trial, pre- and post-test design * Groups: Intervention group (IG, n =15) underwent a structured 14-week training protocol Control group (CG, n=15) continued their regular daily activities without participating in any organized training program \- Treatment duration: 14 weeks
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. were women older than 65 years and did not live in nursing homes or community living 2. physically independent individuals able to perform daily living tasks 3. not present absence of physical limitations that might limit their engagement in exercise 4. absence of cardio metabolic and neuromuscular disease that could negatively affect exercise performance
Exclusion criteria
1. fracture of extremities in the last 3 months 2. functional limitation (motor, auditory, and visual disorders) 3. dropout and absence of participants at any measurement, and absence in more than 25% of the training sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change from Baseline in the the 30-second Chair Stand test (30-s CST) | 14 weeks | The 30-second Chair Stand test (30-s CST) will be used to evaluate lower body strength, with test procedures and reliability based on Rikli and Jones (2013). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change from Baseline in Functional Movement Capability | 14 weeks | The test will be conducted using a standardized Functional Movement Screen (FMS) to assess functional movement capability |
| Change from Baseline in Body Composition | 14 weeks | The body composition were assessed using bioelectrical impendence |
Countries
Serbia
Outcome results
None listed