Investigating the effect of Tai Chi and Zumba gold(R) on markers of physiological and phychological health in older age adults

Investigating the effect of Tai Chi and Zumba gold(R) on markers of physiological and phychological health in older age adults

<p>As the average life expectancy of populations across the world increases, there is a</p><p>growing challenge to maintain the health of older adults into older age. Older adults are at</p><p>greater risk of endothelial dysfuncti...

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spelling oai:ir.upsi.edu.my:116392024-11-18 Investigating the effect of Tai Chi and Zumba gold(R) on markers of physiological and phychological health in older age adults 2019 Nor Fadila Kasim <p>As the average life expectancy of populations across the world increases, there is a</p><p>growing challenge to maintain the health of older adults into older age. Older adults are at</p><p>greater risk of endothelial dysfunction, reduction in functional fitness and mental ill-health</p><p>issues such as depression, anxiety and loneliness. Research has suggested that low physical</p><p>activity (PA) among older age populations contributes to an increase in oxidative stress and</p><p>inflammation, which contribute to perpetuate further endothelial dysfunction, and growing</p><p>mental ill-health. Low PA coupled to the natural process of sarcopenia are factors in an older</p><p>adults decreased functional fitness, which limits their ability to do things independently. This</p><p>creates a declining spiral in ageing leading to isolation, disease and eventually death.</p><p>Therefore, encouraging older adults to increase their PA and adhere to an exercise programme</p><p>is crucial in offsetting the effects of ageing. However, not all modes of PA are perceived as</p><p>suitable for an older age population. This thesis presents two studies investigating the</p><p>potential of Tai Chi and Zumba Gold (i.e., Zumba for older adults) to offset some of the</p><p>effects of ageing on functional fitness, accumulation of oxidative stress and inflammation</p><p>with age, and their role in endothelial function, and mental ill-health. In the acute Tai Chi</p><p>study, 60 minutes of Tai Chi was able to produce a transient increase in plasma markers of</p><p>inflammation (IL-6 and IL-10), and oxidative stress (MDA in old and 8-isoprostane in young)</p><p>measured using the non-invasive technique; flow-mediated dilation (FMD). Following 12</p><p>weeks of exercise training, participants in both the Tai Chi and Zumba Gold groups showed</p><p>participants. Both age groups also had an improvement in endothelium dependent dilation, as</p><p>As the average life expectancy of populations across the world increases, there is a</p><p>an improvement in blood pressure, FMD, leg strength and endurance compared to baseline.</p><p>Physical and mental fatigue, as well as feelings of loneliness were improved in the Tai Chi</p><p>group, while sleep quality, and perceptions of mental and physical health were improved in</p><p>the Zumba Gold group. Both groups also were found to have relatively high autonomous</p><p>motivation for exercise and high self-efficacy to overcome exercise barriers. However,</p><p>autonomous motivation and self-efficacy were not associated with changes in physiological or</p><p>psychological outcome measures. In sum, the data presented in this thesis provide information</p><p>that both Tai Chi and Zumba Gold are suitable exercise modes for older adults, which can</p><p>improve markers of both physical and psychological health.</p><p></p> 2019 thesis https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=11639 https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=11639 text eng openAccess Doctoral Perpustakaan Tuanku Bainun Fakulti Sains Sukan dan Kejurulatihan N/A
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Investigating the effect of Tai Chi and Zumba gold(R) on markers of physiological and phychological health in older age adults
description <p>As the average life expectancy of populations across the world increases, there is a</p><p>growing challenge to maintain the health of older adults into older age. Older adults are at</p><p>greater risk of endothelial dysfunction, reduction in functional fitness and mental ill-health</p><p>issues such as depression, anxiety and loneliness. Research has suggested that low physical</p><p>activity (PA) among older age populations contributes to an increase in oxidative stress and</p><p>inflammation, which contribute to perpetuate further endothelial dysfunction, and growing</p><p>mental ill-health. Low PA coupled to the natural process of sarcopenia are factors in an older</p><p>adults decreased functional fitness, which limits their ability to do things independently. This</p><p>creates a declining spiral in ageing leading to isolation, disease and eventually death.</p><p>Therefore, encouraging older adults to increase their PA and adhere to an exercise programme</p><p>is crucial in offsetting the effects of ageing. However, not all modes of PA are perceived as</p><p>suitable for an older age population. This thesis presents two studies investigating the</p><p>potential of Tai Chi and Zumba Gold (i.e., Zumba for older adults) to offset some of the</p><p>effects of ageing on functional fitness, accumulation of oxidative stress and inflammation</p><p>with age, and their role in endothelial function, and mental ill-health. In the acute Tai Chi</p><p>study, 60 minutes of Tai Chi was able to produce a transient increase in plasma markers of</p><p>inflammation (IL-6 and IL-10), and oxidative stress (MDA in old and 8-isoprostane in young)</p><p>measured using the non-invasive technique; flow-mediated dilation (FMD). Following 12</p><p>weeks of exercise training, participants in both the Tai Chi and Zumba Gold groups showed</p><p>participants. Both age groups also had an improvement in endothelium dependent dilation, as</p><p>As the average life expectancy of populations across the world increases, there is a</p><p>an improvement in blood pressure, FMD, leg strength and endurance compared to baseline.</p><p>Physical and mental fatigue, as well as feelings of loneliness were improved in the Tai Chi</p><p>group, while sleep quality, and perceptions of mental and physical health were improved in</p><p>the Zumba Gold group. Both groups also were found to have relatively high autonomous</p><p>motivation for exercise and high self-efficacy to overcome exercise barriers. However,</p><p>autonomous motivation and self-efficacy were not associated with changes in physiological or</p><p>psychological outcome measures. In sum, the data presented in this thesis provide information</p><p>that both Tai Chi and Zumba Gold are suitable exercise modes for older adults, which can</p><p>improve markers of both physical and psychological health.</p><p></p>
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title Investigating the effect of Tai Chi and Zumba gold(R) on markers of physiological and phychological health in older age adults
title_short Investigating the effect of Tai Chi and Zumba gold(R) on markers of physiological and phychological health in older age adults
title_full Investigating the effect of Tai Chi and Zumba gold(R) on markers of physiological and phychological health in older age adults
title_fullStr Investigating the effect of Tai Chi and Zumba gold(R) on markers of physiological and phychological health in older age adults
title_full_unstemmed Investigating the effect of Tai Chi and Zumba gold(R) on markers of physiological and phychological health in older age adults
title_sort investigating the effect of tai chi and zumba gold(r) on markers of physiological and phychological health in older age adults
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publishDate 2019
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