Impact of Aquatic-Based Physical Exercise Programs on Risk Markers of Cardiometabolic Diseases in Older People: A Study Protocol for Randomized-Controlled Trials

José Pedro Ferreira, Ana Teixeira, João Serrano, Carlos Farinha, Hélder Santos, Fernanda M. Silva, Márcio Cascante-Rusenhack and Paulo Luís
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José Pedro Ferreira: FCDEF-UC, CIDAF, University of Coimbra, 3040-248 Coimbra, Portugal
Ana Teixeira: FCDEF-UC, CIDAF, University of Coimbra, 3040-248 Coimbra, Portugal
João Serrano: Sport, Health & Exercise Research Unit (SHERU), Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-266 Castelo Branco, Portugal
Carlos Farinha: FCDEF-UC, CIDAF, University of Coimbra, 3040-248 Coimbra, Portugal
Hélder Santos: Coimbra College of Health Technology—IPC, 3046-854 Coimbra, Portugal
Fernanda M. Silva: FCDEF-UC, CIDAF, University of Coimbra, 3040-248 Coimbra, Portugal
Márcio Cascante-Rusenhack: FCDEF-UC, CIDAF, University of Coimbra, 3040-248 Coimbra, Portugal
Paulo Luís: Municipality of Sertã, 6100-738 Sertã, Portugal

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 22, 1-11

Abstract: Cardiometabolic diseases are one of the primary causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide and sedentary lifestyles are contributing factors to these pathologies. Physical exercise has been recognized as an important tool in the prevention and treatment of these diseases. However, there are still some doubts about the efficacy of certain type of physical exercise programs for older participants. The main goal of this study is to assess the impact of different aquatic-based physical exercise programs on risk markers of cardiometabolic diseases in older people. The study group will consist of non-institutionalized individuals, within the age group of 65 or older. The sample will be randomly divided into four groups, three experimental groups (EG) and one control group (CG). Participants from the EGs will be exposed to three physical aquatic-based exercise programs for a period of 28 weeks (continuous aerobic, interval aerobic and combined). The evaluated parameters include anthropometry, physical functions, mental health, cognitive function, carotid arteries intima-media thickness, heart rate variability and biochemical markers. The results will allow an interpretation of the impact of different aquatic-based physical exercise programs on cardiometabolic diseases markers and can also be used as a tool for professionals to prescribe adequate and more efficient physical exercise programs.

Keywords: exercise; aquatic-based; hydro gymnastics; elderly; cardiometabolic diseases (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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