Among the physical health measures , RT had the largest effect on body pain ( ES=0.81 , 95 % CI : 0.26 - 1.35 , I2=85.9).Initially , RT did not significantly affect measures of emotional role function , social function or physical role function .
However , after removing a single study , RT significantly increased all HRQOL measures .
Conclusion : The meta-analytic evidence presented in this research clearly supports the promotion of RT in improving HRQOL in older adults
Background : Resistance training ( RT ) is recommended as part of our national physical activity guidelines which includes working all major muscle groups on two or more days a week .
Older adults can gain many health benefits from RT , such as increased muscle strength , increased muscle mass , and maintenance of bone density .
Additionally , certain dimensions of health-related quality of life ( HRQOL ) have been shown to improve in older adults due to RT intervention .
The purpose of this study was to use systematic review and meta-analytic techniques to examine the effect of RT on HRQOL in older adults .
Effect of resistance training with elements of stretching on body composition and quality of life in postmenopausal women
Introduction Physical activity in elderly persons contributes to prevention and treatment of chronic disease and , through its influence on the musculoskeletal system , increases physical capability and improves mental function . Aim of the study Aim of the study was to assess the effect of resistance training with elements of stretching on body composition and quality of life in women of postmenopausal age . Material and methods Thirty-eight postmenopausal women aged 62.5 ±5.8 years were r and omly divided into two groups . One group participated in an 8-week training program ( 60 minutes , twice weekly ; 4 MET [ metabolic equivalent ] 2 hours/week ) . The second group performed no training . A comparison was made of body composition and quality of life ( SF-36 Health Survey ) prior to and after 8 weeks of training . Results In the training group , after 8 weeks there was a significant reduction in body fat ( in% ; p = 0.028 ) , and an increase in fat-free mass ( in% ; p = 0.025 ) and total body water ( in% ; p = 0.021 ) , which indicates increased muscle mass . Furthermore , there were statistically significant differences in the assessment of quality of life in physical ( role-physical [ RP ] , bodily pain [ BP ] , general health [ GH ] scales ; p < 0.005 ) and mental health ( vitality [ VT ] scale ; p = 0.05 ) . In the non-exercising group no changes were observed in features examined in the initial and final test . Conclusions Resistance training with elements of stretching in postmenopausal women  improved body composition to achieve a reduction in risk factors associated with excess fatty tissue and muscle mass deficiency . It raises the quality of life in terms of both physical and mental function
Among the physical health measures , RT had the largest effect on body pain ( ES=0.81 , 95 % CI : 0.26 - 1.35 , I2=85.9).Initially , RT did not significantly affect measures of emotional role function , social function or physical role function .
However , after removing a single study , RT significantly increased all HRQOL measures .
Conclusion : The meta-analytic evidence presented in this research clearly supports the promotion of RT in improving HRQOL in older adults
Background : Resistance training ( RT ) is recommended as part of our national physical activity guidelines which includes working all major muscle groups on two or more days a week .
Older adults can gain many health benefits from RT , such as increased muscle strength , increased muscle mass , and maintenance of bone density .
Additionally , certain dimensions of health-related quality of life ( HRQOL ) have been shown to improve in older adults due to RT intervention .
The purpose of this study was to use systematic review and meta-analytic techniques to examine the effect of RT on HRQOL in older adults .