Prevention and improvement of age-related decline in physical fitness and adverse blood biomarkers associated with metabolic and cardiovascular risk, as well as psychological and functional problems including fear of falling, depression, poor sleep quality, and reduced quality of life among older adults. Aquatic Exercise, Muay Thai, Elderly, Physical fitness, Blood biomarkers, Quality of life
Conditions
Interventions
The Aquatic Muay Thai Exercise (AMTE) program is a structured exercise intervention designed for older adults. The program incorporates fundamental Muay Thai movements adapted for water-based exercise
Experimental Behavioral,No Intervention No treatment
Aquatic Muay Thai Exercise (AMTE),Control Group (Usual Activity)
Sponsors
Kasetsart University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Independently living older adults who were medically cleared by a physician, 2.No uncontrolled cardiovascular or neurological disorders, 3.No acute musculoskeletal injuries. 4.Participants who had engaged in regular structured exercise within the previous two months were excluded.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Use of dietary supplements or anti-inflammatory medications during the study period. 2. Individuals with chronic musculoskeletal conditions that could affect mobility or balance (e.g., symptomatic osteoarthritis or chronic low back pain with functional limitations)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| physical fitness, blood biomarkers Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks) Assessed using the Senior Fitness Test, including measures of muscular strength (handgrip strength and leg press), balance (stability test), and aerobic capacity (VO2max or 6-minute walk test) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fear of Falling Baseline and 8 weeks Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I),Depression Baseline and 8 weeks Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS),Sleep Quality Baseline and 8 weeks Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI),Quality of Life Baseline and 8 weeks WHO Quality of Life questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactTorsak Kaewjaratwilai
Kasetsart University
Outcome results
None listed