Comparing Fourteen Weeks of Multicomponent Training Versus Combined Training in Physically Inactive Older Women: A Randomized Trial

Guilherme da Silva Rodrigues (), Karine Pereira Rodrigues, Mariana Luciano de Almeida, Andressa Crystine da Silva Sobrinho, Natalia Yumi Noronha, Cicero Jonas Rodrigues Benjamim, Sabrina da Silva, Jhennyfer Aline Lima Rodrigues and Carlos Roberto Bueno Júnior
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Guilherme da Silva Rodrigues: Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-907, SP, Brazil
Karine Pereira Rodrigues: Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-907, SP, Brazil
Mariana Luciano de Almeida: Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-907, SP, Brazil
Andressa Crystine da Silva Sobrinho: Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-907, SP, Brazil
Natalia Yumi Noronha: Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-907, SP, Brazil
Cicero Jonas Rodrigues Benjamim: Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-907, SP, Brazil
Sabrina da Silva: School of Physical Education of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-907, SP, Brazil
Jhennyfer Aline Lima Rodrigues: Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-907, SP, Brazil
Carlos Roberto Bueno Júnior: Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-907, SP, Brazil

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 3, 1-13

Abstract: Background: Combined (CT) and multicomponent training (MT) presents several benefits for aging individuals. However, the literature does not provide evidence on which of the two physical training models can better enhance improvements in physical capacity and health parameters in middle-aged and older women. Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of MT and CT on physical capacity, cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial assessment, and biochemical profile of physically inactive women aged between 50 and 70 years. Methods: Participants were randomized into two groups: MT (32 women, 64.2 ± 6.4 years) and CT (39 women, 61.4 ± 4.3 years). Both training sessions had a weekly volume of 180 min, for 14 weeks, with assessments at baseline and after the training period. Results: CT showed better results when compared to MT. In the four evaluation blocks, we noticed differences in the effect size (L = large, M = moderate, S = small, and T = trivial) between the groups in 26 variables in total, highlighting the CT group (L = 11, M = 5, S = 2, and T = 8) compared to the MT group (L = 8, M = 7, S = 7, and T = 4). Our findings showed group-time differences for strength variables using the maximum dynamic repetition test in upper and lower limbs and for agility. The multicomponent training showed improvement in the functional strength of the upper limbs evaluated through the elbow flexion and extension test ( p = 0.037), and HDL ( p = 0.022). Conclusions: Fourteen weeks of CT showed better benefits when compared to MT.

Keywords: exercise training; physical activity; aging (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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