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- Title
Outcomes of Chair Based Exercise with Progressive Resistance Training on Physical Performances among Older Adults: A Preliminary Study.
- Authors
RAZAOB, NOR AFIFI; AB RAHMAN, NOR NAJWATUL AKMAL; AHMAD TAJUDDIN, AIN EFAHERA; MOHD NORDIN, NOR AZLIN
- Abstract
Enhancement of physical function had been shown in older adults who actively participate in physical activities, particularly in the form of aerobic training with addition of progressive resistance training (PRT). However, it is quite challenging and risky for most older adults to exercise in standing position without any support. Chair Based Exercise (CBE) is an alternative mode of exercise for older adult to facilitate exercise participation and increase safety. Its effect when combined with resistance training is unknown to date. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of CBE with PRT on physical performances among older adults. A total of 18 older adults (13 females (72%)) and 5 males (28%)), aged 60 to 83 years with mean age (SD) 72.67 (6.17) years completed the study. All subjects performed CBE with PRT intervention twice weekly for 8 weeks, with individually-tailored exercise progressions. Pre and post measurements of physical performance were performed using Six MinutesWalk Test (6MWT), Five Times Sit to Stand (FTSTS) and Hand Grip Strength (HGS) test. Significant improvement in 6MWT (p < .001), HGS Right hand (p = .043), HGS Left hand (p < .001), FTSTS (p < .001) was shown after the eight-week intervention. Adding PRT into seated exercises results in further improvement in physical performance of older adults. CBE-PRT may be recommended as an exercise routine for older adults living in the community.
- Subjects
CHAIR exercises; RESISTANCE training; EXERCISE for older people; PHYSICAL fitness for older people; GRIP strength; FITNESS walking; PHYSICAL activity; STANDING position
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Health Sciences / Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 2018, Vol 16, p165
- ISSN
1675-8161
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.17576/JSKM-2018-22