Forte Pedro, Encarnação Samuel G, Branquinho Luís, Barbosa Tiago M, Monteiro António M, Pecos-Martín Daniel
Physiotherapy and Pain Group, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alcala, 28801 Madrid, Spain.
Department of Sports, Higher Institute of Educational Sciences of the Douro, 4560-708 Penafiel, Portugal.
J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 3;13(21):6603. doi: 10.3390/jcm13216603.
: This study examined the effects of an intervention on anthropometrics, body composition, physical fitness, and sleep quality in aged individuals, comparing a control group (N = 11) and an experimental group (N = 13) across two measurement points. : A multicomponent training program of 8 months was adopted as the intervention group. A bioimpedance balance, functional fitness test, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index measured body composition, functional fitness, and sleep quality. : Both groups showed minimal changes in body mass and hand grip strength. However, the experimental group experienced significant improvements in physical fitness, including a 26% increase in arm curl repetitions, an 18% reduction in 5 times sit-to-stand (5TSTS) completion time, and a 29% rise in 2-min step test (2MST) steps, indicating enhanced muscle endurance and cardiovascular fitness. Flexibility decreased significantly in the experimental group, while body fat percentage was reduced by 10%. Sleep quality improved by 47% in the experimental group but declined by 14% in the control group. Correlational analysis revealed that better sleep quality was linked to improved fitness performance and reduced body fat in the experimental group, with post-intervention results further confirming the connection between sleep and fat reduction. In the control group, improved sleep quality was associated with higher metabolic rates after 8 months. : These findings suggest that the intervention positively impacted physical fitness and sleep quality, with potential benefits for overall health.
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