<b> Which is the impact of sedentary behavior on the physical fitness of women older than 50? </b>
The purpose of this study was to verify the association between sedentary behavior and physical fitness of women aged 50 and older. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 298 women in this age range (mean, 59.8±7.2 years), divided into an at-risk group (n=103) and a non-risk group (n=195) acco...
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| author | Diego Augusto Santos Silva Braulio Cesar de Alcantara Mendonça Antonio César Cabral de Oliveira |
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| description | The purpose of this study was to verify the association between sedentary behavior and physical fitness of women aged 50 and older. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 298 women in this age range (mean, 59.8±7.2 years), divided into an at-risk group (n=103) and a non-risk group (n=195) according to sedentary behavior. Anthropometric variables were collected (body mass [kg], height [cm], triceps skinfold thickness [mm] and waist circumference [cm]), and body fat percentage was measured by bioelectrical impedance. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to compare performance on physical tests in relation to sedentary behavior, adopting a significance level of 5%. Physical activity level was measured and physical fitness tests (flexibility, abdominal resistance, upper body strength, and aerobic fitness) were administered. At-risk women who exhibited sedentary behavior performed worst on upper body strength (12.0±0.7 repetitions) and aerobic fitness (23.3±0.5 ml/kg/min) when compared to those who had no risky behavior (p<0.05). Physical activity can be encouraged in this age group in order to minimize the effects of aging. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dcd470048b244bbd91d1634a6387976e2022-12-22T00:41:43ZengUniversidade Federal de Santa CatarinaRevista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano1415-84261980-00372012-03-01142154163<b> Which is the impact of sedentary behavior on the physical fitness of women older than 50? </b>Diego Augusto Santos SilvaBraulio Cesar de Alcantara MendonçaAntonio César Cabral de OliveiraThe purpose of this study was to verify the association between sedentary behavior and physical fitness of women aged 50 and older. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 298 women in this age range (mean, 59.8±7.2 years), divided into an at-risk group (n=103) and a non-risk group (n=195) according to sedentary behavior. Anthropometric variables were collected (body mass [kg], height [cm], triceps skinfold thickness [mm] and waist circumference [cm]), and body fat percentage was measured by bioelectrical impedance. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to compare performance on physical tests in relation to sedentary behavior, adopting a significance level of 5%. Physical activity level was measured and physical fitness tests (flexibility, abdominal resistance, upper body strength, and aerobic fitness) were administered. At-risk women who exhibited sedentary behavior performed worst on upper body strength (12.0±0.7 repetitions) and aerobic fitness (23.3±0.5 ml/kg/min) when compared to those who had no risky behavior (p<0.05). Physical activity can be encouraged in this age group in order to minimize the effects of aging.https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/1980-0037.2012v14n2p154/20987AgingAnthropometryPhysical fitnessSedentary lifestyleWomen’s health. |
| spellingShingle | Diego Augusto Santos Silva Braulio Cesar de Alcantara Mendonça Antonio César Cabral de Oliveira <b> Which is the impact of sedentary behavior on the physical fitness of women older than 50? </b> Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano Aging Anthropometry Physical fitness Sedentary lifestyle Women’s health. |
| title | <b> Which is the impact of sedentary behavior on the physical fitness of women older than 50? </b> |
| title_full | <b> Which is the impact of sedentary behavior on the physical fitness of women older than 50? </b> |
| title_fullStr | <b> Which is the impact of sedentary behavior on the physical fitness of women older than 50? </b> |
| title_full_unstemmed | <b> Which is the impact of sedentary behavior on the physical fitness of women older than 50? </b> |
| title_short | <b> Which is the impact of sedentary behavior on the physical fitness of women older than 50? </b> |
| title_sort | b which is the impact of sedentary behavior on the physical fitness of women older than 50 b |
| topic | Aging Anthropometry Physical fitness Sedentary lifestyle Women’s health. |
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