Effects of active exergames training on physical functional performance in older females

• Hernandez-Martínez, Jordan ^[1] ; Ramirez-Campillo, Rodrigo ^[1] ; Álvarez, Cristian ^[1] ; Valdés-Badilla, Pablo Antonio ^[2] ; Moran, Jason ^[4] ; Izquierdo, Mikel ^[3]
  1. [1] Universidad de Los Lagos

     Universidad de Los Lagos

     Osorno, Chile

     
  2. [2] Universidad Autónoma de Chile

     Universidad Autónoma de Chile

     Temuco, Chile

     
  3. [3] Universidad Pública de Navarra

     Universidad Pública de Navarra

     Pamplona, España

     
  4. [4] University Center Hartpury

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• Localización: Cultura, ciencia y deporte, ISSN 1696-5043, Vol. 17, Nº. 51, 2022, págs. 77-84
• Idioma: inglés
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  • (Efectos del entrenamiento de exergames activos sobre el rendimiento físico funcional en mujeres mayores)
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    Objective: To analyze the effects of 8 weeks of an active exergames training program on walking speed, static balance, timed up-and-go test, and sit-to-stand performance in older females. Methods: Two groups of participants were formed by block design randomization as follows: (i) control group (n=12; age, 74.1±7.9 years); (ii) 8 week exergames training group (n=13; age, 75.6±9.1 years). Training was undertaken three times per week, including athletic, bowling and table tennis exergames. Each exergame had a duration of 8 min, with 2 min of recovery between exergames. The intensity of the training sessions was controlled using the 10-point rating of perceived exertion scale. Results: Group×time interactions were observed for the 4 m walking speed test, static balance test, timed up-and-go test and the 5-repetition sit- to-stand test (all p<0.01; d=0.46 0.80). Conclusion: Exergames training improve physical functional performance in older females. These results should be considered when designing appropriate and better training programs for older adults, since active exergames training it is an affordable and low-cost alternative for community centres and preventive health units working with this population.

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    Objective: To analyze the effects of 8 weeks of an active exergames training program on physical functional performance in older females. Methods: Two groups of participants were formed by block-design randomization as follows: (i) control group (n=12; age, 74.1±7.9 years); (ii) 8 week exergames training group (n=13; age, 75.6±9.1 years). Training was undertaken three times per week, including athletic, bowling and table tennis exergames. Each exergame had a duration of 8 min, with 2 min of recovery between exergames. The intensity of the training sessions was controlled using the 10-point rating of perceived exertion scale. Results: Group×time interactions were observed for the 4 m walking speed test, static balance test, timed up-and-go test and the 5 repetition sit-to-stand test (all p<0.01; d=0.46–0.80). Conclusion: Exergames training improve physical functional performance in older females. These results should be considered when designing appropriate and better training programs for older adults, since active exergames training it is an affordable and low-cost alternative for community centres and preventive health units working with this population. Objetivo: Analizar los efectos de 8 semanas de un programa de entrenamiento de exergames sobre el rendimiento físico funcional en mujeres mayores. Métodos: Se formaron dos grupos de participantes mediante aleatorización de diseño de bloques de la siguiente manera: (i) grupo de control (n = 12; edad, 74,1 ± 7,9 años); (ii) grupo de entrenamiento de exergames de 8 semanas (n = 13; edad, 75,6 ± 9,1 años). El entrenamiento se llevó a cabo tres veces por semana, incluidos ejercicios de atletismo, bolos y tenis de mesa. Cada exergame tuvo una duración de 8 min, con 2 min de recuperación entre exergames. La intensidad de las sesiones de entrenamiento se controló mediante la calificación de 10 puntos de la escala de esfuerzo percibido. Resultados: Se observaron interacciones de grupo x tiempo para la prueba de velocidad de caminata de 4 m, la prueba de equilibrio estático, la prueba de levantamiento y marcha cronometrada y la prueba de sentarse y pararse de 5 repeticiones (todas p <0,01; d = 0,46-0,80). Conclusión: El entrenamiento con Exergames mejora el rendimiento físico funcional en mujeres mayores. Estos resultados deben ser considerados a la hora de diseñar programas de formación adecuados y mejores para los adultos mayores, ya que el entrenamiento en exergames es una alternativa asequible y de bajo costo para los centros comunitarios y unidades de salud preventiva que trabajan con esta población.