The Impact of Service Learning on Academic, Professional and Physical Wellbeing Competences of EFL Teacher Education Students.

In response to the challenges of the 21st century, the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) has been committed to the development of a training model that focuses on the acquisition of cognitive, physical, and social competences, among others, rather than the mere acquisition of knowledge. This approach has gained momentum in recent years, where the learners are the protagonists of their own learning process. This change of approach requires a change in methodology and involves a renewal of the methodological approach in Spanish universities. Service learning (S-L) is an active methodology that is gaining ground across universities due to its experiential, community-based and reflective characteristics. The present study aimed to provide an overview of the impact of S-L by active programs (physical activities, movement games, active tasks, etc.) on the acquisition of professional, linguistic, pedagogical or intercultural competencies, as well as physical wellbeing skills, on English as a foreign language (EFL) teacher education students. Fourteen Spanish EFL university students carried out an S-L active intervention with a migrant group from the Migrant Temporary Stay Centre in the autonomous city of Melilla (Spain). A qualitative study was designed to evaluate the achievement of these competencies. The results show that even though S-L is a challenging methodology, it favours the development of academic, professional, and physical wellbeing competences to succeed in a competitive and changing world, as well as the improvement of the participant students.

Effects of a Personalised Physical Exercise Program on University Workers Overall Well-Being: "UAL-Activa" Program.

Background and objectives: Regular individualised physical exercise (PE) is a habit that not only has consequences for overall health (physical, emotional, social and mental) but can also have positive effects on organisations and institutions, as it helps workers to improve their personal balance and recover from the effort of their working day, showing higher levels of energy, commitment and productivity. The aim of this study was to understand the relationship between the practice of PE and well-being in personal life and at work, as well as job satisfaction, overall health and the assessment of the personal training service provided by final-year students studying for a degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. Methods: This study used a qualitative research methodology. There were 25 employees of the University of Almeria (UAL) (M = 52.16 ± 9.55 years), divided into two focus groups and participating in the physical exercise program "UAL Activa". Results: The following three main themes, based on the results, emerged: (a) social well-being during PE practice, (b) assessment of the personal training service and (c) physical exercise as an emotional benefit at work. Conclusion. The workers' interventions have shown that participating in a personalised PE program led by a personal trainer can improve overall health and mood, with a very positive influence on the working environment.

An Intervention of 12 Weeks of Nordic Walking and Recreational Walking to Improve Cardiorespiratory Capacity and Fitness in Older Adult Women.

(1) Background: The main aim of this study was to examine the effect of an intervention of 12 weeks in three groups on anthropometric measurement and heart rate (HR) variables, fitness index, and maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) in older women. (2) Methods: In total, 166 Serbian adult women, aged 50 to 69 years old, participated in this study, comprising a control group (60 participants, µage = 57.8 + 6.6), Nordic-walking (NW) group (53 participants, µage = 57.5 + 6.8), and recreational-walking (RW) group (53 participants, µage = 57.8 + 6.6) in a physical fitness programme for 12 weeks. (3) Results: Anthropometric measurement variables were measured using a stadiometer and an electronic scale. The data showed differences in walking heart rate (bt/min) (p < 0.001; η2 = 0.088) between control, NW, and RW groups in the pretest analysis. Moreover, there were significant differences in walking heart rate (bt/min) (η2 = 0.155), heart rate at the end of the test (bt/min) (η2 = 0.093), total time of fitness index test (min) (η2 = 0.097), fitness index (η2 = 0.130), and VO2max (η2 = 0.111) (all, p < 0.001) between control, NW, and RW groups in the posttest analysis. (4) Conclusions: NW group training resulted in slightly greater benefits than RW group training. The present study demonstrated that both groups could act as modalities to improve the functionality and quality of life of people during the ageing process, reflected mainly in HR variables; UKK test measurements, and VO2max. It also contributes to the extant research on older women during exercise and opens interesting avenues for future research.

Environmental Education in Initial Training: Effects of a Physical Activities and Sports in the Natural Environment Program for Sustainable Development.

Training for sustainable development is an educational challenge of prime importance. Physical activity and sports in natural environments provide training committed to sustainability and environmental education. The objective of this study was to assess the effects of an undergraduate training program in Physical Activities and Sports in Natural Environments concerned with sustainable development. A total of 113 students from the Autonomous University of Madrid (Spain) who are studying a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences and a Master's Degree in Teacher Training for Secondary Education and High School (specializing in Physical Education) were involved. Specifically, we aimed to assess the impact of this training program on three dimensions related to Environmental Education (knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes). Its effect was also examined bearing in mind students' sex, age and educational profile (sportive and educational). Mixed-methods were used: for the quantitative approach, data were collected with the Environmental Attitude in Physical Activities in Natural Environments validated scale; for the qualitative approach individual reflective diaries completed by students that attended the program were analyzed. The results show positive effects on the students regarding the three dimensions of Environmental Education, for both the sportive and educational training profiles. The quantitative results do not present significant differences concerning the gender variable, although the qualitative information shows that female students perceived a greater environmental sensitivity during their practices. Regarding the age variable, significant differences are found in the youngest students with an educational profile. To conclude, the study ratifies that the program carried out generated improvements in terms of knowledge, behaviors and attitudes toward the environment and sustainable development. Future research should use larger samples and consider other variables related to education for sustainability.

An Exploratory Data Analysis on the Influence of Role Rotation in a Small-Sided Game on Young Soccer Players.

The aim of the present study was to analyze the behavior of players in a standard small-sided game (SSG) according to the role played (offensive (OF), defensive (DF), and wildcard (W)) and its relationship with physical demands (PHYD), technical performance (TP), and internal load (RPE). A total of 24 young highly trained male soccer players (under 16: n = 12; under 19: n = 12) participated. During the SSG, the players alternated the three roles (OF, DF, and W). The duration of each repetition was 4 min with a passive rest of 3 min between them. Furthermore, it emphasized the high demand in all defensive parameters. In addition, DF roles showed higher values in PHYD and RPE, followed by the OF roles, and finally by the W roles. A complementary, positive moderate correlation was found between PHYD and RPE in the U16 dataset (r = 0.45, p < 0.006). Very large positive correlations were also found between PHYD and RPE in the U19 and merged dataset (r = 0.78, p < 0.001 and r = 0.46, p < 0.63, respectively). This information could be useful for coaches in order to structure the roles in SSGs and control training load.

Neuroeducation, Motivation, and Physical Activity in Students of Physical Education.

In recent years, neuroscience and neurodidactics have demonstrated significant progress in improving the teaching and learning process for various subjects, such as physical education [...].

Why Being Physically Active or Inactive Affects Older Women's Physical Role?

BACKGROUND: Active aging is aimed at promoting quality of life in older adults. Nevertheless, the relationship between physical role and the practice of physical activity (PA) can be influenced by bodily pain feeling and by a low level of health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Passive and active strategies are susceptible to being modified and constitute an important psychological predictor of adaptation to pain. This cross-sectional study (1) analyzed the differences between inactive/active older adult women in terms of clinical and sociodemographic characteristics, pain coping strategies, and HRQoL; (2) studied the associations between pain coping strategies, the dimensions of the HRQoL questionnaire, and physical role; and (3) determined if passive strategies, bodily pain, physical function, and general health were significant mediators in the link between being inactive/active and physical role. METHODS: Participants of the present cross-sectional study completed measures of clinical and sociodemographic characteristics, HRQoL using the Short-Form Health Survey-36, and active and passive strategies using the Vanderbilt Pain Management Inventory (VPMI). RESULTS: A total of 157 inactive (69.9 ± 7.1 years) and 183 active (68.8 ± 5.3 years) women from rural areas were included in the study. Both groups significantly differed in the majority of the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics measured, pain coping strategies, and HRQoL. Bodily pain, physical function, and general health predicted physical role. Moreover, passive strategies, bodily pain, physical function, and general health mediated the link between inactive/active participants and physical role. CONCLUSIONS: Being physically active or inactive contributes to a better understanding of the link between PA, pain coping strategies, and physical role in older women.

Contributions of Service-Learning on PETE Students' Effective Personality: A Mixed Methods Research.

Service-learning (SL) is a pedagogical model focused on achieving curricular goals while providing a community service. Previous research suggests that SL might promote qualities such as self-esteem, motivation, problem-focused coping, decision-making, empathy, and communication, which are associated with a psychological construct known as students' Effective Personality (EP). These studies, however, did not specifically analyse the direct effects of SL on this construct. The aim of this study is to explicitly analyse the effect of SL on Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) students' EP using a mixed methods approach. The quantitative part of the approach followed a quasi-experimental design using the validated "Effective Personality Questionnaire for University Students", which includes four dimensions: "Academic self-efficacy", "Social self-realisation", "Self-esteem", and "Resolutive self-efficacy". A non-probabilistic sampling on a total of 181 PETE students was then carried out, with 98 participating in the experimental group (42 male, 56 female), and 83 in the control group (34 male, 49 female). The comparisons revealed significant improvements in the experimental group, especially in the social self-realisation and resolutive self-efficacy dimensions. These findings were complemented by a qualitative analysis of 12 students' semi-structured interviews. In conclusion, the study reported a positive influence of SL on the PETE students' EP, providing valuable design patterns for future SL implementations.

Gender, Physical Self-Perception and Overall Physical Fitness in Secondary School Students: A Multiple Mediation Model.

Background: Physical self-perception is often related with better physical fitness perception in adolescents. Moreover, it is an important social cognitive perspective to provide suitable mental health in this population. However, this relationship is unequal between boys and girls. The physical fitness is a marker of health in young population. The aims of the present study were the following: (1) to compare physical self-perception and self-reported overall physical fitness (OPF) between boys and girls (gender) and body mass index (BMI) status, and (2) to determine the mediating role of all physical self-perception subscales (except physical condition) and BMI status in the link between gender and OPF in adolescent students. Methods: This cross-sectional study consisted of 85 adolescent students of secondary school between 12 and 17 years of age; 41 were boys (Mage = 14.6, SD = 1.7) and 44 were girls (Mage = 14.4, SD = 1.6). Adolescent participants completed all clinical characteristics by body composition measures (age, body weight, body height, and BMI). Physical self-perception was assessed by the physical self-perception profile (PSPP) whereas the international fitness scale (IFIS) was used to predict the self-reported OPF of adolescents in the present study. Results: Gender (boys and girls) differed significantly in all PSPP subscales and OPF, whereas the BMI status (underweight = 19 students, normal weight = 53 students, overweight/obese = 13 students) showed significant differences in all clinical characteristics, physical condition (PSPP), and OPF. A multiple mediation analysis was performed using bias corrected bootstrap. This multiple mediation analysis revealed that all PSPP subscales were significant mediators between gender and OPF: attractive body (p = 0.013), sport competence (p = 0.009), physical strength (p = 0.002), and self-confidence (p = 0.002). The total direct effect of gender on OPF was significant (p = 0.002). Moreover, the multiple mediation estimated a completely standardized indirect of X on Y for attractive body (effect = 0.109), sport competence (effect = 0.066), physical strength (effect = 0.130), and self-confidence (effect = 0.193). Conclusions: These findings contribute to understanding the link between gender and OPF in adolescent students and the mediation of physical self-perception and OPF in this relationship. In addition, strategies focused to improve self-confidence and physical self-perception are necessary in female adolescent students, because boys showed better physical self-perception in all PSPP subscales. Girls are a risk group because they report low physical self-confidence with their respective insecurity feelings and psychological disorders. Thus, personal physical self-perception must be considered as an important social cognitive perspective to provide suitable mental health in children and adolescents.

A Mixed Methods Study to Examine the Influence of CLIL on Physical Education Lessons: Analysis of Social Interactions and Physical Activity Levels.

Physical Education is often selected for applying multilingual initiatives through the use of a content and language integrated learning (CLIL) approach. However, it is still unclear whether the introduction of such an approach might entail losing the essence of physical education and distorting its basic purposes. The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of CLIL on physical education lessons. Given the purpose of this study, a mixed methodological approach based on a sequential exploratory design divided into two different phases is used. We begin with initial qualitative data collection (phase I), consisting of the analysis of interviews with 12 participants (8 teachers and 4 students). Based on its analysis, two foci are identified: social relationships and physical activity. Then, informed by the results obtained, a quantitative approach is used (phase II), differentiating these two sets of data to make a more in-depth analysis of them. On the one hand, a sociometric questionnaire was applied to analyze the social relationships between CLIL students. On the other hand, a quasi-experimental design (n = 49) was implemented using accelerometry to measure moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in the physical education sessions. Regarding physical activity, the results show that levels of MVPA are higher in the experimental group (CLIL) than in the control group, a result which clarifies the divergent viewpoints of the interviewees. However, focusing on social relationships, the sociometric questionnaire results show that there were no statistically significative changes, although some signs of a slight effect on students' relationships arise depending on their gender. Therefore, more research would be necessary to further study the effect of CLIL in this regard.

Association of objectively measured sedentary behavior and physical activity levels with health-related quality of life in middle-aged women: The FLAMENCO project.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to analyze the association of objectively measured sedentary time and physical activity with health-related quality of life in middle-aged women. METHODS: The present cross-sectional analyses were performed in a total of 182 middle-aged women (52.6 ±â€Š4.6 years old) from the Fitness League Against MENopause COst (FLAMENCO) project. Sedentary time and physical activity were objectively measured through accelerometry. Participants' health-related quality of life was assessed with the Short-Form Health Survey 36 (SF-36). RESULTS: Lower sedentary time was associated with a better SF-36 emotional role (B: -0.03; 95% confidence interval: -0.07 to -0.00). Greater light physical activity was associated with a better SF-36 emotional role (B: 0.04; 95% confidence interval: 0.00-0.08). Greater moderate-vigorous physical activity was associated with a greater SF-36 physical function (B: 0.01; 95% confidence interval: 0.00-0.02) and SF-36 vitality (B: 0.02; 95% confidence interval: 0.00-0.03). Greater vigorous physical activity was associated with a better SF-36 physical function (B: 0.34; 95% confidence interval: 0.02-0.66), SF-36-bodily pain (B: 0.63; 95% confidence interval: 0.02-1.25), and the SF-36 physical component scale (B: 0.20; 95% confidence interval: 0.00-0.39). Greater total physical activity was associated with a better SF-36 emotional role (B: 0.03; 95% confidence interval: 0.00-0.07). Moderate physical activity was not associated with any SF-36 dimension (all, P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Spending less time in sedentary behavior and greater physical activity levels, especially vigorous physical activity, are associated with better health-related quality of life in middle-aged women. Vigorous physical activity is associated with a better SF-36 physical component scale, which might mean a reduction in exercise time with similar improvements for women's quality of life.ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02358109. Date of registration: 05/02/2015.

Effects of Motivation, Basic Psychological Needs, and Teaching Competence on Disruptive Behaviours in Secondary School Physical Education Students.

Currently, disruptive and aggressive behaviours of a physical and verbal nature are a reality among adolescent students and a concern in the educational context. Therefore, the main objective of this research was to analyse the effects of perceived teaching competence, motivation and basic psychological needs on disruptive behaviours in secondary school PE students. The sample was composed of 758 adolescent students from seven public secondary schools. The following instruments adapted to physical education were used: The Disruptive Behaviours Questionnaire, The Evaluation of Teaching Competencies Scale, The Sport Motivation Scale, and The Basic Psychological Needs Scale. Multilevel regression models with the MIXED procedure were performed for data analysis. The results show that misbehaviour is more likely among male students and that disruptive behaviours decrease when a teacher is perceived as competent. Students with greater self-determined motivation are more likely to exhibit fewer behaviours related to low engagement and irresponsibility while amotivation increases the different disruptive behaviours in the classroom. In conclusion, it is proposed that educators work in line with the students' needs by responding to their interests and that this will increase self-determined motivation.

Service-Learning with College Students toward Health-Care of Older Adults: A Systematic Review.

Service-Learning (SL) has become a teaching methodology that promotes social and personal skills while helping groups in need and at risk of social exclusion. This paper is a systematic review of the literature on SL experiences and research on college subjects in the area of health-care promotion in settings for older adults. After an exhaustive search, 43 peer-reviewed publications were classified according to frequency and geographical distribution, sample and duration of the programs, research methodologies, data collection instruments used, and main outcomes investigated. The results indicate that the research methodologies used tended to be qualitative and mixed, while the variety of samples and duration of interventions was very broad. The instruments used were mainly interviews and questionnaires, and the programs were developed specially in the United States of America. The groups receiving most SL were healthy older adults and older adult populations with aging disabilities and illnesses. The articles in the present review highlight that SL can have a positive effect on older adults' health promotion and can enhance their community participation.

Do Health-Related Quality of Life and Pain-Coping Strategies Explain the Relationship between Older Women Participants in a Pilates-Aerobic Program and Bodily Pain? A Multiple Mediation Model.

This study (1) analyzes the differences between non-participating and participating older women in terms of clinical characteristics, pain coping strategies, health-related quality of life and physical activity (PA); (2) studies the associations between non-participants and participants, clinical characteristics, pain coping strategies, HRQoL and bodily pain and PA; and (3) determines whether catastrophizing, physical role, behavioural coping, social functioning and emotional role are significant mediators in the link between participating in a Pilates-aerobic program (or not) and bodily pain. The sample comprised 340 older women over 60 years old. Participants of the present cross-sectional study completed measures of clinical characteristics: HRQoL using the SF-36 Health Survey, pain-coping strategies using the Vanderbilt Pain Management Inventory (VPMI) and PA using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Significant differences between non-participants and participants, were found in clinical characteristics, pain-coping strategies (both, p < 0.05), HRQoL (p < 0.01), and PA (p < 0.001). Moreover, catastrophizing support mediated the link between non-participants and participants and bodily pain by 95.9% of the total effect; 42.9% was mediated by PA and 39.6% was mediated by behavioural coping. These results contribute to a better understanding of the link between PA and bodily pain.

Fibromyalgia Impact Score in Women with Fibromyalgia Across Southern, Central, and Northern Areas of Europe.

BACKGROUND: The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) is the most used questionnaire worldwide to measure the health status of patients with fibromyalgia. The questionnaire has been subjected to several studies to analyze psychometric properties. However, norm scores and cultural differences have not been presented. OBJECTIVES: To obtain and present norm scores for the FIQ in patients with fibromyalgia in different cultures, namely Southern, Central, and Northern areas of Europe. STUDY DESIGN: This observational study consisted of women with fibromyalgia from 4 countries (Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden) classified in 3 areas (Southern, Central, and Northern) in Europe. SETTING: Women with fibromyalgia from Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden. METHODS: The impact of fibromyalgia was assessed by the FIQ. A total of 1,478 women with fibromyalgia were asked to fill out the FIQ in the Spanish (n = 531), Dutch and Belgian (n = 629), or Swedish (n = 318) versions. RESULTS: The norm scores and percentiles score of the FIQ are presented. Norm scores differed between European areas (Southern area = 64.8 ± 15.9; Central area = 60.9 ± 15.7; Northern area = 62.8 ± 16.7). Perceived physical impairment, overall well-being (all, P < 0.001), FIQ total (P < 0.01), and morning tiredness (P < 0.05) in women with fibromyalgia from the Central area of Europe reported lower impact than Southern and Northern areas. The Northern area of Europe showed the lowest score of job difficulty, anxiety, depression (all, P < 0.001), and pain (P < 0.01), whereas the Southern area of Europe showed the lowest score of work missed subscale (P < 0.001) with regard to the rest of the areas studied. LIMITATIONS: The selection of patients was conducted with just women because of the scarce prevalence of fibromyalgia among men. Moreover, sociodemographic status, socioeconomic status, and clinical characteristics were not measured. Similar research should be conducted with adequate representation of populations from other parts of the world. CONCLUSIONS: Pairwise comparisons showed significant differences mainly between the Southern area versus Northern and Central areas of Europe. The impact of fibromyalgia showed mainly higher scores in women with fibromyalgia from the Southern area of Europe. KEY WORDS: Symptom, psychometric, norm scores, European comparison.

Differences between body composition and physiological characteristics of active/inactive elderly women / Diferencias entre composición corporal y características fisiológicas de mujeres mayores activas/inactivas

SUMMARY: Aging affects living organisms and produces a continuous degenerative change in most physiological functions, specifically in body composition. The aim of the present study is to compare the differences of body composition and physiologic characteristics according to physical activity levels and population of different geographical locations between active elderly participants (AP) of a Pilates-Aerobic interventional program and inactive elderly participants (IP). A total of 341 elderly women over 60 years (IP=69.92 ± 7.07; AP=68.85 ± 5.38) participated in this study, all of them from the Málaga province (Spain). The physical activity influenced to resting heart rate of participants (IP=78.2 bpm, AP=75.6; p<.05). Waist circumference and fat mass in IP that live in towns of <2.000 of population was the lowest (p<.05). In addition, in AP, weight, waist circumference and fat mass was the lowest too in towns of <2.000 of population (p<.05). The interaction of physical activity and population factors influenced resting HR, Diastolic Blood Pressure and fat mass (p<.01; p<0.5 and p<.05, respectively). In conclusion, elderly people have different physiological and body composition characteristics by a level of physical activity and the population in which they live. Active female participants who live in small areas and a number of inhabitants is limited, show the best physiological state to cope with aging.

RESUMEN: Los efectos del envejecimiento afectan a los organismos vivos y producen continuos efectos degenerativos en la mayoría de las funciones fisiológicas, especialmente en la composición corporal. El principal objetivo del presente estudio es comparar las diferencias de la composición corporal y características fisiológicas, en función de los niveles de actividad física y la población de diferentes ubicaciones geográficas entre participantes mayoras activas de un programa de intervención Pilates-Aerobic y participantes mayores inactivas. Un total de 341 mujeres mayores de 60 años (inactivas=69.92±7.07; activas=68.85±5.38) participaron en este estudio, todas ellas de la provincia de Málaga (España). La actividad física influenció en la frecuencia cardiaca de las participantes (inactivas=78.2 pulsaciones por minuto, ppm, activas=75.6ppm; p<,05). El perímetro de cintura y masa grasa en participantes inactivas que vivían en ciudades <2.000 habitantes fue menor (p<,05). Además, en participantes activas, el peso, perímetro de cintura y masa grasa fue también la menor en ciudades <2.000 habitantes (p<,05). La interacción de actividad física y factores poblacionales influyeron en la frecuencia cardiaca, presión diastólica y masa grasa (p<,01; p<0,5 and p<,05, respectivamente). En conclusión, las personas mayores tienen diferencias fisiológicas y de composición corporal que vienen caracterizadas por el nivel de actividad física y la población en la que viven. Las participantes activas que viven en pequeñas áreas y en un número limitado de habitantes, muestran el mejor estado fisiológico para seguir adelante con el envejecimiento.

Land- and pool-based intervention in female fibromyalgia patients: A randomized-controlled trial.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a standard physical rehabilitation intervention (SPRI) program, in pool-based (SPRI-P) and land-based (SPRI-L) environments, applied to female fibromyalgia (FM) patients with mild-to-moderate symptoms during a period of 20 weeks. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between September 2016 and September 2017, a total of 73 female FM patients (mean age 48.2±6.8 years; range, 30 to 59 years) who suffered from FM were included in this study on a voluntary basis. The SPRI program was applied to the patients for 20 weeks. The severity of FM was assessed using the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire. The dependent variables including self- perceived pain, perceived fatigue, aerobic capacity, depressive symptoms, and the overall impact of FM were evaluated. RESULTS: Self-perceived pain, perceived fatigue, overall impact of FM (p<0.05) and depressive symptoms (p<0.001) of the participants in the SPRI-P program decreased in the post-test values, compared to the pre-test values. Using the SPRI-L program, a significant improvement in the aerobic capacity (maximum consumption of relative oxygen and distance in meters), overall impact of FM (p<0.05), and depressive symptoms (p<0.01) was observed. CONCLUSION: Our study results indicated that the SPRI-P program yielded improvements in patients with FM in self-perceived pain, perceived fatigue, depressive symptoms, and overall impact, as well as improving the aerobic capacity. In addition, in the SPRI-L program, the participants increased their capacities, self-perceived pain, and overall impact of FM.

The effects of a pilates-aerobic program on maximum exercise capacity of adult women / Efeitos de programa de pilates aeróbico sobre a capacidade máxima de exercício em mulheres adultas / Efectos de un programa de pilates aeróbico en la capacidad máxima de ejercicio en mujeres adultas

ABSTRACT Introduction: Physical exercise such as the Pilates method offers clinical benefits on the aging process. Likewise, physiologic parameters may be improved through aerobic exercise. Methods: In order to compare the differences of a Pilates-Aerobic intervention program on physiologic parameters such as the maximum heart rate (HRmax), relative maximal oxygen consumption (relative VO2max) and absolute (absolute VOmax), maximum heart rate during maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max-HRmax), maximum minute volume (VE) and forced vital capacity (FVC), a total of 64 adult women (active group = 48.1 ± 6.7 years; control group = 47.2 ± 7.4 years) participated in the study. The physiological parameters, the maximal speed and total duration of test were measured by maximum exercise capacity testing through Bruce protocol. The HRmax was calculated by a cardio-ergometric software. Pulmonary function tests, maximal speed and total time during the physical test were performed in a treadmill (Medisoft, model 870c). Likewise, the spirometry analyzed the impact on oxygen uptake parameters, including FVC and VE. Results: The VO2max (relative and absolute), VE (all, P<0.001), VO2max-HRmax (P<0.05) and maximal speed of treadmill test (P<0.001) showed significant difference in the active group after a physical exercise interventional program. Conclusion: The present study indicates that the Pilates exercises through a continuous training program might significantly improve the cardiovascular system. Hence, mixing strength and aerobic exercises into a training program is considered the optimal mechanism for healthy aging.

RESUMO Introdução: O exercício físico, como Pilates, proporciona benefícios clínicos no processo de envelhecimento. Do mesmo modo, os parâmetros fisiológicos podem ser melhorados pelo exercício aeróbico. Métodos: A fim de comparar as diferenças de um programa de intervenção com Pilates aeróbico em parâmetros fisiológicos, como frequência cardíaca máxima (FCmáx), consumo máximo de oxigênio relativo (VO2máx relativo) e absoluto (VOmáx absoluto), frequência cardíaca máxima durante o consumo máximo de oxigênio (VO2máx-FCmáx), volume minuto (VM) máximo e capacidade vital forçada (CVF), um total de 64 mulheres adultas (grupo ativo = 48,1 ± 6,7 anos, grupo controle = 47,2 ± 7,4 anos) participaram do estudo. Os parâmetros fisiológicos, velocidade máxima e a duração total do teste foram medidos pelo teste de capacidade máxima de exercício pelo protocolo de Bruce. A FCmáx foi calculada por um software cárdio-ergométrico. Os testes de função pulmonar, velocidade máxima e tempo total durante o teste físico foram realizados em esteira rolante (Medisoft, modelo 870C). Da mesma forma, a espirometria analisou o impacto sobre os parâmetros de captação de oxigênio, incluindo CVF e VM. Resultados: VO2máx (relativo e absoluto), VM (todos, P < 0,001), VO2máx-FCmáx (P < 0,05) e velocidade máxima do teste ergométrico (P < 0,001) mostraram diferença significativa no grupo ativo após um programa de intervenção física. Conclusão: Este estudo indica que os exercícios de Pilates por meio de um programa de treinamento contínuo pode melhorar significativamente o sistema cardiovascular. Portanto, a mistura de exercícios de força e aeróbicos em um programa de treinamento é considerada o mecanismo ideal para o envelhecimento saudável.

RESUMEN Introducción: El ejercicio físico de Pilates ofrece beneficios clínicos en el proceso de envejecimiento. Del mismo modo, los parámetros fisiológicos se pueden mejorar mediante el ejercicio aeróbico. Métodos: Con el fin de comparar las diferencias de un programa de intervención con Pilates aeróbico en los parámetros fisiológicos, como la frecuencia cardiaca máxima (FCmáx), consumo máximo de oxígeno relativo (VO2máx relativo) y absoluto (VOmáx absoluto), la frecuencia cardiaca máxima durante el consumo máximo de oxígeno (VO2máx-FCmáx), el volumen minuto (VM) máximo (VE) y la capacidad vital forzada (CVF), un total de 64 mujeres adultas (grupo activo = 48,1 ± 6,7 años; grupo control = 47,2 ± 7,4 años) participaron en el estudio. Los parámetros fisiológicos, la velocidad máxima y la duración total de la prueba se midieron por la máxima capacidad de ejercicio a través del protocolo de Bruce. La FCmáx se calculó mediante un software cardio-ergométrico. Las pruebas de función pulmonar, la velocidad máxima y el tiempo total durante las pruebas físicas fueron realizados en una cinta de correr (Medisoft, modelo 870C). Asimismo, la espirometría analizó el efecto sobre los parámetros de consumo de oxígeno, incluyendo CVF y VM. Resultados: El VO2máx (relativo y absoluto), VM (todos, P < 0,001), el VO2máx-FCmáx (P < 0,05) y la velocidad máxima de prueba de esfuerzo (P < 0,001) mostraron una diferencia significativa en el grupo activo después de un programa de intervención física. Conclusión: El presente estudio indica que los ejercicios de Pilates por medio de un programa de entrenamiento continuo puede mejorar significativamente el sistema cardiovascular. Por lo tanto, la mezcla de ejercicios de fuerza y aeróbicos en un programa de entrenamiento es considerada el mecanismo ideal para el envejecimiento saludable.

Ingesta dietética y actividad física en el tiempo libre de adultas mayores en ámbito rural mediterráneo / Dietary intake and physical activity in leisure time of adult-elderly women in Mediterranean rural areas

Las mujeres mayores de ámbito rural presentan un marcado rol de trabajo familiar y agrícola, tipo de ingesta específica y diverso aprovechamiento del tiempo libre. El objetivo del presente estudio es comparar las diferencias entre los tipos de alimentos consumidos y características tanto clínicas como socio-demográficas que poseen los grupos de mujeres mayores de poblaciones rurales en función del gasto energético durante la práctica de actividad física en su tiempo libre. Un total de 117 mujeres con edades comprendidas entre los 60 y 79 años, que asistían a un programa de condición física en poblaciones rurales pequeñas y medianas en la provincia de Málaga (España), fueron clasificas en función del gasto energético utilizado: sedentarias (inferior a 1.250METs-min/14 días), moderadamente activas (1.250-2.999 METs-min/14 días), activas (3.000-4.999 METs-min/14 días) y muy activas (superior a 5.000 METs-min/14 días). Se evaluaron las características socio-demográficas y clínicas de las participantes (índice de masa corporal, hipertensión y hábitos alimentarios. Los resultados indican que las participantes de más edad son las sedentarias y las muy activas (p<0.001), teniendo mayor peso e índice de masa corporal las primeras (p<0.001; p<0.01, respectivamente) y consumiendo más verdura las participantes que son moderadamente activas (p<0.01). Como conclusión, una dieta rica en verduras, fruta y el control en la ingesta de carne roja podría inferir en una disminución del IMC de las participantes(AU)

Dietary intake and physical activity in leisure time of adultelderly women in Mediterranean rural areas. Elderly women in rural areas have a strong role in household and farming work, and they show food intake and use of leisure time. It is interesting to compare the differences between groups of elderly women of rural villages according to type of consumed food and energy expenditure during physical activity. A total of 117 women aged between 60 and 79 years who attended a physical fitness program in rural areas of Malaga province (Spain) participated in this study. The participants were classified in different energy expenditure groups: sedentary (less than 1.250METs-min/14 days), moderately active (1.250-2.999 METs-min/14 days), active (3.000- 4.999 METs-min/14 days) and highly active (over 5.000 METs-min/14 days). Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of participants (body mass index hypertension and food habits) were measured. The results indicate that the oldest participants are in the sedentary group or in the highly active group (p<0.001). In addition, the sedentary group shows higher weight and body mass index (p<0.001; p<0.01, respectively), and the moderately active group consumes more vegetables (p<0.01). In conclusion, a rich diet of vegetables, fruits with a control of red meat intake could induce to decrease of BMI in participants(AU)

Effects of Pilates-Interventional Program on Calcaneus-Bone Density Parameters of Adult Women / Efectos de un Programa de Intervención de Pilates Sobre Parámetros de Densidad Ósea en el Calcáneo de Mujeres Adultas

Physical exercise has a positive influence on bone tissue and therefore, is recommended in order to prevent the bone mass loss during the aging process. Similarly, normally practice of exercise potentially prevents the incidence of osteoporosis and bone fractures in adult women. In order to evaluate the differences of a Pilates-Interventional Program on parameters of bone density (right and left calcaneus) for six months, a total of 22 women (48.18±9.59) participated in the study. Bone mineral density (BMD) was estimated by the broadband ultrasonic attenuation (BUA) and the speed of sound signals (SOS), through "Sahara" sound device. The BUA showed significant difference in the right and the left leg (both, P< 0.01), the SOS of the right leg (P<0.05), whereas the BMD was not proved to be statistically significant at the end of the treatment. In conclusion, the bone mineral density by BUA increased, while the speed of sound of the right leg decreased. Thus, our findings might imply a better level of bone strength after a specific intervention focused on the Pilates method.

El ejercicio físico tiene una influencia positiva en el tejido óseo y por consiguiente, es recomendado a la hora de prevenir pérdida de masa ósea durante el envejecimiento. Igualmente, la práctica regular de ejercicio previene la osteoporosis y fractura de huesos en población adulta y mayor. Con el fin de evaluar las diferencias de parámetros en la densidad ósea (huesos calcáneos derecho e izquierdo) tras un programa de intervención Pilates de 6 meses, un total de 22 mujeres (48,18±9,59) participaron en el estudio. La densidad mineral ósea (DMO) fue estimada mediante la atenuación ultrasónica de banda ancha (AUBA) y la velocidad de las señales del sonido (VSS) a través del dispositivo de sonido "Sahara". La AUBA mostró diferencias significativas en ambos calcáneos (P<0,01), la VSS obtuvo diferencias significativas en el calcáneo derecho (P<0,5) y la DMO no mostró significancia alguna tras el programa de intervención. En conclusión, el calcáneo incrementó mediante medición AUBA mientras que VSS fue significativo en el calcáneo derecho. Nuestros resultados podrían implicar un mejor nivel de fuerza del calcáneo después de una intervención específica con Pilates.