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Published on: July 5, 2017
Effects of a Nonlinear Program on Different Health Parameters in the Elderly
Salvador Vargas-Molina1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, Manuel García-Sillero1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, José Daniel Jiménez-García1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
1Physical Education and Sport Area, Faculty of Medicine, University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain, and EADE-University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Málaga, Spain.
Background:
The aim of this research was to evaluate the impact of a nonlinear training program on visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure, as well as the response of biochemical parameters such as fasting plasma glucose (FPG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density cholesterol (LDL-C), and triglycerides (TG).
Hypothesis:
The nonlinear periodized program would produce greater improvements in outcomes than the linear periodized training program.
Study Design:
Randomized cross-sectional design.
Level Of Evidence:
Level 3.
Methods:
Older adults with no previous training experience (10 male and 8 female [age, 64 ± 2.1 years; height, 165.12 ± 7.5 cm; body mass, 72.5 ± 11.4 kg; body max index, 26.5 ± 3.2 kg/m2]) were randomized to linear (n = 9, TT) or undulating (n = 9, UT) periodization. After a 3-week familiarization period, all participants performed 3 sessions of resistance training per week; 8 weeks of training were conducted for each group. Dual x-ray absorptiometry was used to measure VAT, and SBP and DBP were measured using an OMRON M3 digital automatic blood pressure monitor. Blood samples were collected between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. after 12-hour overnight fasting.
Results:
Both interventions significantly (P < 0.05) decreased FPG, TC, LDL-C, and TG. A significant decrease in SBP and DBP was observed only in the UT group (P < 0.05). No significant between-group differences in outcomes were observed (P > 0.5). However, the effect size was marginally more pronounced for all outcomes in the UT group.
Conclusion:
An undulating periodization program was effective in improving VAT, TC, LDL-C, FPG, HDL-C, TG, and blood glucose levels in older adults.
Clinical Relevance:
Resistance training can be programmed in an undulating or traditional way in older adults based on improvements in health parameters, considering adherence and individual preferences.
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