Effects of different order of combined training on functional capacity, blood pressure, and body composition in women from 53 to 79 years old

• Main Authors: Ágatha Graça (Author), Higor Santos Fonseca (Author), Fábio Luiz Cheche Pina (Author), Rodrigo Garcia Fiorillo (Author), Jerry Lawrence Mayhew (Author), Aline Mendes Gerage (Author), Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira (Author), Matheus Amarante do Nascimento (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary

Objective: To assess the effects of order of resistance training (RT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on functional capacity, blood pressure, and body composition in middle-aged and older women. Methods: Twenty-two participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: RT followed by HIIT (RT-HIIT, n = 10, mean age 64.5 ± 7.9 years) or HIIT followed by RT (HIIT-RT, n = 10, mean age 59.32 ± 4.44 years). Both groups trained twice a week for 8 weeks. RT was composed of 7 exercises for the upper and lower body. HIIT was composed of alternate pairings of high-intensity (> 85% of maximum heart rate [MHR]) and moderate-intensity (60% MHR) running. Results: A time effect was found for upper-body muscle endurance (HIIT-RT = +9.43%; RT-HIIT = +6.16%), agility and dynamic balance (HIIT-RT = -5.96%; RT-HIIT = -8.57%), and cardiorespiratory fitness (HIIT-RT = +5.14%; RT-HIIT = +6.13%), with no difference between groups. Body composition and blood pressure did not change throughout the investigation for either group. Conclusion: Eight weeks of a combined HIIT and RT exercise program improved functional capacity of middle-aged and older women without altering blood pressure and body composition, regardless of the order of exercises.

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2447-2123
10.53886/gga.e0220013