| Effects of two modes of exercise on physical fitness and endothelial function in the elderly: exercise with a flexible stick versus Tai Chi. | |
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PMID: 21425738 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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OBJECTIVE: Determine the effects of exercise with flexible stick training on physical fitness and endothelial function and compare it with Tai Chi training. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Thirty older women volunteered for the present study and were divided into EF group (EF: n=16; 70.3 + 2.5 yr) and TC group (TC: n=14; 69.5 +/- 4.5 yr). Both training groups performed training assigned protocol that consisted of 70% of maximal heart rate, 40 minutes per day, four days per week for 12 weeks. Health related physical fitness and biochemical data were assessed in all participants. Post-Occlusive Reactive Hyperemia (PORH) was used to monitor endothelial function by using a Laser-Doppler fluxmeter. RESULT: The health related physical fitness was significantly higher in the EF group (p < 0.05). Plasma malondialdehyde and von Willebrand factor, an indicator of free radical damage and endothelial dysfunction, respectively as well as cholesterol level were significantly lower (p < 0.05) in the EF group. The peak Laser-Doppler flux (LDF)/baseline LDE and recovery time were significantly improved after 12 weeks of EF training (p < 0.05). This was not observed after 12 weeks of TC training. CONCLUSION: EF, a Thai novel exercise that combined endurance and strength training was a more effective exercise modality than TC for improving physical fitness and endothelial function. It improved reactive oxygen species in the elderly. |
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Daroonwan Suksom; Apanchanit Siripatt; Pattawan Lapo; Suthiluk Patumraj |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
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Title: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet Volume: 94 ISSN: 0125-2208 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Assoc Thai Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
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Created Date: 2011-03-23 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7507216 Medline TA: J Med Assoc Thai Country: Thailand |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 123-32 Citation Subset: IM |
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Faculty of Sports Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. daroonwanc@hotmail.com |
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