Resistance Training Is an Effective Tool against Metabolic and Frailty Syndromes
Author
Source
Advances in Preventive Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Metabolic syndrome is a set of risk factors (abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia) which increases markedly the risk of arteriosclerotic vascular disease.
In subjects with frailty syndrome, aging-related loss of muscle (sarcopenia) and bone (osteoporosis) might progress to the extent that an older person loses his or her ability to live independently.
Due to ongoing obesity pandemic and growing elderly population, metabolic and frailty syndromes are major emerging concerns in healthcare system.
Recent studies show that resistance training has remarkable beneficial effects on the musculoskeletal system including prevention and treatment of these syndromes.
Resistance training has favourable effect on metabolic syndrome since it decreases fat mass including abdominal fat.
It also enhances insulin sensitivity, improves glucose tolerance, and reduces blood pressure values.
The combination of sarcopenia and osteoporosis is often seen in the frailty syndrome.
Resistance training is probably the most effective measure to prevent and treat sarcopenia.
In addition, many studies show that resistance training can maintain or even increase bone mineral density.
Optimal nutrition enhances the anabolic effect of resistance training.
Resistance training should be a central component of public health promotion programs along with an aerobic exercise.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sundell, Jan. 2010. Resistance Training Is an Effective Tool against Metabolic and Frailty Syndromes. Advances in Preventive Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sundell, Jan. Resistance Training Is an Effective Tool against Metabolic and Frailty Syndromes. Advances in Preventive Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513624
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sundell, Jan. Resistance Training Is an Effective Tool against Metabolic and Frailty Syndromes. Advances in Preventive Medicine. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-513624