RT Journal Article
T1 Aerobic Dance on an Air Dissipation Platform Improves Cardiorespiratory, Muscular and Cellular Fitness in the Overweight and Obese Elderly
A1 Moreira Reis, Alessandra
A1 Maté Muñoz, José Luis
A1 Hernández Lougedo, Juan
A1 Vilches Sáez, Sergio
A1 Benet, Marta
A1 García Fernández, Pablo
A1 Pleguezuelos, Eulogio
A1 Carbonell, Teresa
A1 Alva, Norma
A1 Garnacho Castaño, Manuel Vicente
AB Background: Obesity is a global health problem associated with a high number of comorbidities that decrease functional capacity, especially in elderly people. Aerobic dance is considered a viable strategy to prevent the effects of aging, mainly in obese and overweight elderly people. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of aerobic dance on an air dissipation platform (ADP) on body composition, oxidative stress and muscular and cardiorespiratory fitness in elderly people. Methods: In total, 32 elderly adults (67.1 ± 3.6) were divided into 3 groups based on body mass index: healthy (HG), overweight (OWG) and obese (OG). Training program of aerobic dance on an ADP was carried out twice a week for 12 weeks. Results: OWG (p = 0.016) and OG decreased their weight (p < 0.001). There was a significant decrease in malondialdehyde concentrations in all experimental groups (p < 0.05). OWG and OG significantly improved their peak oxygen uptake (p < 0.01). HG increased the vertical jump height (p < 0.05), and HG and OG improved the power output of the lower extremities (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The aerobic dance on an ADP may be an effective alternative to lose weight, prevent oxidative stress and improve cardiorespiratory fitness in obese and overweight elderly people.
PB MPDI
SN 2079-7737
YR 2022
FD 2022-04-11
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/71815
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/71815
LA eng
DS Docta Complutense
RD 17 abr 2025