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Effects of Combined Resistance and Power Training on Cognitive Function in Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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  • Hélio José Coelho-Júnior

    (Applied Kinesiology Laboratory–AKL, School of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-851, SP, Brazil
    Institute of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
    Rehabilitation unit, Mãe Mariana unit, Poá 08562-460, SP, Brazil)

  • Ivan de Oliveira Gonçalves

    (Center of Health Sciences, University of Mogi das Cruzes, Mogi das Cruzes 08780-911, SP, Brazil)

  • Ricardo Aurélio Carvalho Sampaio

    (Applied Kinesiology Laboratory–AKL, School of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-851, SP, Brazil)

  • Priscila Yukari Sewo Sampaio

    (Applied Kinesiology Laboratory–AKL, School of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-851, SP, Brazil)

  • Eduardo Lusa Cadore

    (School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90040-060, RS, Brazil)

  • Riccardo Calvani

    (Institute of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
    Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “Agostino Gemelli” IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy)

  • Anna Picca

    (Institute of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
    Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “Agostino Gemelli” IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy)

  • Mikel Izquierdo

    (Navarrabiomed, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra (CHN)-Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), 31008 Pamplona, Spain
    GICAEDS Group, Faculty of Physical Culture, Sport and Recreation, Universidad Santo Tomás, Bogotá 7290, Colombia
    CIBER of Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28220 Madrid, Spain)

  • Emanuele Marzetti

    (Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “Agostino Gemelli” IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy)

  • Marco Carlos Uchida

    (Applied Kinesiology Laboratory–AKL, School of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-851, SP, Brazil)

Abstract

The present study compared the effects of traditional resistance training (TRT) and combined power training (PT) and TRT (PTRT) on cognitive parameters and serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in non-demented, well-functioning, community-dwelling older women. Forty-five older women were randomized into one of three experimental groups: TRT, PTRT, and control group (CG). Cognitive tests explored global cognitive function, short-term memory, and dual-task performance. Serum BDNF levels were assessed at baseline and after the intervention. Exercise sessions were performed twice a week over 22 weeks. In TRT, exercise sessions were based on three sets of 8–10 repetitions at “difficult” intensity. In PTRT, the first session was based on PT (three sets of 8−10 repetitions at “moderate” intensity), while the second session was similar to the TRT. Our analyses indicated that overall cognitive function, short-term memory, and dual-task performance were similarly improved after TRT and PTRT. Serum BDNF concentrations were not altered by any training protocol. In conclusion, the two RT programs tested in the present trial improved global cognitive function, short-term memory and dual task performance in non-demented, well-functioning, community-dwelling older women. In addition, our findings suggest that mechanisms other than BDNF may be associated with such improvements.

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  • Hélio José Coelho-Júnior & Ivan de Oliveira Gonçalves & Ricardo Aurélio Carvalho Sampaio & Priscila Yukari Sewo Sampaio & Eduardo Lusa Cadore & Riccardo Calvani & Anna Picca & Mikel Izquierdo & Emanue, 2020. "Effects of Combined Resistance and Power Training on Cognitive Function in Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(10), pages 1-15, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:10:p:3435-:d:358241
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    1. Edgardo Molina-Sotomayor & Humberto Castillo-Quezada & Cristian Martínez-Salazar & Marcelo González-Orb & Alexis Espinoza-Salinas & Jose Antonio Gonzalez-Jurado, 2020. "Effects of Progressive Resistance Training on Cognition and IGF-1 Levels in Elder Women Who Live in Areas with High Air Pollution," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(17), pages 1-17, August.

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