Matsouka O, Kabitsis C, Harahousou Y, Trigonis I
Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece.
Percept Mot Skills. 2005 Jun;100(3 Pt 1):707-15. doi: 10.2466/pms.100.3.707-715.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a 12-wk. recreational exercise program on mood state of 55 sedentary elderly women, ages 60 to 75 years, as well to examine the minimal amount of weekly exercise needed to produce these changes. The variables comprising mood state were Positive Engagement, Revitalization, Tranquility, and Physical Exhaustion. Subjects were allocated to three exercise groups (n = 15 each) and one control group (n = 10). Exercise was performed for 45 min. three times, twice, or once a week by one group each. Subjects were pre- and posttested on the selected variables. Those who participated three times a week had significantly more positive mood profiles than nonexercisers and those who exercised once a week, but profiles for those who exercised three or two times a week were similar. It is concluded that the group's improvement in both positive and negative affect corresponded to the frequency of exercise in their program. However, participation at least two times a week is necessary for significant mood alterations. Findings are discussed in terms of improvements in design and measurement and the need to focus research on multiple components of fitness in relation to mood state in an elderly sample.
本研究的目的是评估一项为期12周的休闲锻炼计划对55名年龄在60至75岁之间久坐不动的老年女性情绪状态的影响，并探究产生这些变化所需的每周最少运动量。构成情绪状态的变量包括积极参与、恢复活力、平静和身体疲惫。受试者被分为三个运动组（每组n = 15）和一个对照组（n = 10）。一组每周进行三次45分钟的锻炼，一组每周进行两次，另一组每周进行一次。对受试者所选变量进行了前测和后测。每周锻炼三次的人比不锻炼的人和每周锻炼一次的人有更显著的积极情绪特征，但每周锻炼三次或两次的人的特征相似。研究得出结论，该组在积极和消极情绪方面的改善与她们锻炼计划的频率相对应。然而，每周至少锻炼两次对于显著改变情绪是必要的。研究结果从设计和测量的改进以及在老年样本中针对与情绪状态相关的多种健康成分开展研究的必要性方面进行了讨论。
