Comparing the Effects of Multicomponent and Concurrent Exercise Protocols on Muscle Strength in Older Adults
This study aimed to compare the effects of a multicomponent exercise program and a concurrent exercise program on muscle strength in community-dwelling elderly subjects. Participants (<i>n</i> = 35; male = 17; female = 18; Mage = 69.17, SD = 5.01 years) were screened and included in the...
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| description | This study aimed to compare the effects of a multicomponent exercise program and a concurrent exercise program on muscle strength in community-dwelling elderly subjects. Participants (<i>n</i> = 35; male = 17; female = 18; Mage = 69.17, SD = 5.01 years) were screened and included in the study. Among them, 19 individuals were assigned to the multicomponent group, while 16 were assigned to the concurrent group. The results of the repeated-measures ANOVA revealed significant main effects for the group factor (F(1,15) = 66.59, <i>p</i> < 0.001, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.81) and the group*time factor (F(1,15) = 16.95, <i>p</i> < 0.001, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.53) for the 30-second chair test. Furthermore, significant main effects were observed only for the group factor (F(1,15) = 19.28, <i>p</i> < 0.001, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.56) for the 30-second arm curl. Regarding the Timed Up and Go test, significant main effects were found for the group factor (F(1,15) = 35.56, <i>p</i> < 0.001, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.70) and the group*time factor (F(1,15) = 11.68, <i>p</i> < 0.001, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.43). Lastly, significant main effects were observed for the group*time factor (F(1,15) = 5.19, <i>p</i> = 0.038, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.25) for handgrip strength. The multicomponent exercise group displayed a greater mean increase compared to the concurrent exercise group. While both the multicomponent and the concurrent exercise programs were effective in improving muscle strength in community-dwelling older adults, the multicomponent exercise group exhibited superior outcomes compared to the concurrent exercise group across the physical fitness measures. These findings suggest that a multicomponent exercise program may be more beneficial for enhancing muscle strength in this population. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-583afeb84460468b8bda8cda6afd2c3c2024-03-27T13:48:41ZengMDPI AGJournal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology2411-51422023-12-0191310.3390/jfmk9010003Comparing the Effects of Multicomponent and Concurrent Exercise Protocols on Muscle Strength in Older AdultsFilipe Rodrigues0Miguel Jacinto1Raul Antunes2Diogo Monteiro3Diogo Mendes4Rui Matos5Nuno Amaro6ESECS—Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, PortugalESECS—Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, PortugalESECS—Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, PortugalESECS—Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, PortugalESECS—Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, PortugalESECS—Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, PortugalESECS—Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, PortugalThis study aimed to compare the effects of a multicomponent exercise program and a concurrent exercise program on muscle strength in community-dwelling elderly subjects. Participants (<i>n</i> = 35; male = 17; female = 18; Mage = 69.17, SD = 5.01 years) were screened and included in the study. Among them, 19 individuals were assigned to the multicomponent group, while 16 were assigned to the concurrent group. The results of the repeated-measures ANOVA revealed significant main effects for the group factor (F(1,15) = 66.59, <i>p</i> < 0.001, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.81) and the group*time factor (F(1,15) = 16.95, <i>p</i> < 0.001, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.53) for the 30-second chair test. Furthermore, significant main effects were observed only for the group factor (F(1,15) = 19.28, <i>p</i> < 0.001, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.56) for the 30-second arm curl. Regarding the Timed Up and Go test, significant main effects were found for the group factor (F(1,15) = 35.56, <i>p</i> < 0.001, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.70) and the group*time factor (F(1,15) = 11.68, <i>p</i> < 0.001, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.43). Lastly, significant main effects were observed for the group*time factor (F(1,15) = 5.19, <i>p</i> = 0.038, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.25) for handgrip strength. The multicomponent exercise group displayed a greater mean increase compared to the concurrent exercise group. While both the multicomponent and the concurrent exercise programs were effective in improving muscle strength in community-dwelling older adults, the multicomponent exercise group exhibited superior outcomes compared to the concurrent exercise group across the physical fitness measures. These findings suggest that a multicomponent exercise program may be more beneficial for enhancing muscle strength in this population.https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/9/1/3healthy agingfall risksarcopeniaexercise program |
| spellingShingle | Filipe Rodrigues Miguel Jacinto Raul Antunes Diogo Monteiro Diogo Mendes Rui Matos Nuno Amaro Comparing the Effects of Multicomponent and Concurrent Exercise Protocols on Muscle Strength in Older Adults Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology healthy aging fall risk sarcopenia exercise program |
| title | Comparing the Effects of Multicomponent and Concurrent Exercise Protocols on Muscle Strength in Older Adults |
| title_full | Comparing the Effects of Multicomponent and Concurrent Exercise Protocols on Muscle Strength in Older Adults |
| title_fullStr | Comparing the Effects of Multicomponent and Concurrent Exercise Protocols on Muscle Strength in Older Adults |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparing the Effects of Multicomponent and Concurrent Exercise Protocols on Muscle Strength in Older Adults |
| title_short | Comparing the Effects of Multicomponent and Concurrent Exercise Protocols on Muscle Strength in Older Adults |
| title_sort | comparing the effects of multicomponent and concurrent exercise protocols on muscle strength in older adults |
| topic | healthy aging fall risk sarcopenia exercise program |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/9/1/3 |
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