Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
https://observatorio.fm.usp.br/handle/OPI/2713
Title: | Effect of progressive resistance training on strength evolution of ageing people living with HIV compared to healthy controls |
Authors: | SOUZA, Paula M. L.; JACOB FILHO, Wilson; SANTAREM, Jose Maria; BURATTINI, Marcelo Nascimento |
Citation: | JOURNAL OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, v.20, suppl.S, p.S255-S255, 2012 |
Abstract: | Objectives: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection worsens the frailty of elderly people, compromising their quality of life. In this study, we prospectively evaluated eleven living with HIV and 21 controls older than 60 years and without prior regular physical activity, who engaged in a one-year progressive resistance exercise program to compare its effects on muscular strength, physical fitness, and body composition. Methods: Exercises for major muscular groups were performed 2 times/week, under professional supervision. Strength increase was evaluated bimonthly, while body composition, lipid and glycaemic profiles (only of those living with HIV), and physical fitness were evaluated before and after the one-year training. Results: Those living with HIV were lighter, had smaller Body Mass Index, and were initially much weaker than controls. However, their strength increased more (1.52-2.33 times the baseline values for those living with HIV x 1.21-1.48 times for controls, p < 0.01), nullifying the differences initially seen. These effects were seen independently of gender, age, or baseline physical activity. In addition, those living with HIV improved their fast glucose levels and showed a tendency to improve their lipid profile after the one-year training program. Conclusions: Resistance exercise safely increased the strength of older adults living with HIV, allowing them to equal otherwise healthy controls’ performances. These findings favor the recommendation of resistance exercise for elder living with HIV adults. |
Appears in Collections: | Comunicações em Eventos - FM/MCM Comunicações em Eventos - FM/MPT Comunicações em Eventos - HC/ICHC Comunicações em Eventos - LIM/01 Comunicações em Eventos - LIM/22 |
Files in This Item:
There are no files associated with this item.
Items in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.