A Novel Mat Exercise Program Improves Functional Fitness, Activity Levels, and Quality of Life in Older Adults

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

The group-based mat exercise training on experimental group.: The training program is divided into two phases: the first phase focuses on fundamental movements, whereas the second phase introduces more advanced exercises. With progress, additional exercise equipment is incorporated, along with increased sets, duration, movement variations, and training intensity. Training sessions (10-week duration) can be conducted in a simple, progressive manner or a game-competitive format.The control group maintained their usual daily activities.

The control group: The control group maintained their usual daily activities.

Study summary

In this study, investigators recruited older adults aged 60 to 80 years and utilized a parallel experimental design. A total of 32 participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. The intervention consisted of a 70-min-long exercise game-based mat training session conducted twice weekly for 10 consecutive weeks. Each session included a 10-min warm-up, approximately 45 min of primary training, and a 15-min cool-down and stretching routine. Participants completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire (WHOQOL, Taiwanese Version) before and after the intervention. Additionally, the functional fitness assessment were conducted.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• International Physical Activity Questionnaire — The evaluation was conducted at baseline and the 11th week time points.
  The questionnaire was applied to evaluate the physical activities. The duration of activity will be converted into metabolic equivalents (METs), with higher MET values indicating a greater level of physical activity.
• World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire — The evaluation was conducted at baseline and the 11th week time points.
  The questionnaire was applied to evaluate the quality of life. A self-assessment will be conducted for different dimensions of quality of life, with higher values indicating greater satisfaction in that particular dimension.
• Senior fitness — The evaluation was conducted at baseline and the 11th week time points.
  The regular physical fitness was evaluated by indicated senior fitness test. This fitness test measures the number of repetitions performed within a specific time frame, with higher values indicating better fitness. However, for dynamic balance, a shorter time indicates better performance.
• Functional fitness — The evaluation was conducted at baseline and 11th week time points.
  The functional fitness was evaluated by sport technology-based AFAscan fitness assessment. This fitness test measures the number of repetitions performed within a specific time frame, with higher values indicating better fitness.

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