Effectiveness of Bio-Healthy Park on Adult
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Bio-healthy parks are an alternative for practicing physical activity outdoors and free of charge. However, there is no research that analyzes the effect of a planned training program in these parks. There are two types of parks under development, with and without externally added resistance. Therefore, general objective of this project are to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks of targeted training in bio-healthy parks on body composition, bone mineral density, blood pressure, strength, functional capacity, sarcopenia, sagittal disposition of the spine, quality of life, life satisfaction and Mediterranean diet adherence in adults and older adults. The present project will be developed through a randomized controlled trial, with 1 experimental and 1 control group, with pre-test and post-test, with intra-group and inter-group analysis for each of the dependent variables of the study. It will be measure body composition, bone mineral density, blood pressure, upper limb strength, lower limb strength, functional capacity, sarcopenia, sagittal disposition of the spine, Health-related quality of life, satisfaction with life and Mediterranean diet adherence. Experimental group will receive the exercise program on bio-healthy park machine with a frequency of 2 sessions per week of 55 minutes for 8 weeks. The control group will not perform any intervention program following their usual activity.
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Detailed Description
The aging process is associated with physiological, psychological and functional deterioration. It has been demonstrated that the practice of physical activity can prevent, slow or reduce this deterioration. Bio-healthy parks are an alternative for practicing physical activity outdoors and free of charge. However, there is no research that analyzes the effect of a planned training program in these parks. There are two types of parks under development, with and without externally added resistance.
Therefore, the objectives of this project are to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks of targeted training in bio-healthy parks, with a frequency of 2 sessions per week on body composition, bone mineral density, blood pressure, strength, functional capacity, sarcopenia, sagittal disposition of the spine, quality of life, life satisfaction and mediterranean diet satisfaction in adults and older adults.
The present project will be developed through a randomized controlled trial, with 1 experimental and 1 control group, with pre-test and post-test, with intra-group and inter-group analysis for each of the dependent variables of the study.
The inclusion criteria are: (a) not having participated in a structured exercise program for at least 1 year, (b) being older than 50 years of age, and (c) being physically independent. The exclusion criteria are: (a) having musculoskeletal injuries or limitations that could affect the health and physical performance of the person; (b) being under medical prescription for taking medications that could influence physical performance; (c) not regularly attending the proposed sessions.
Body composition and bone mineral density will be assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).
Blood pressure by means of an automatic device (Colin BP 880, Inc., Tampa, FL). Strength by manual dynamometry (TKK 5401; Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan) and maximal isometric strength of knee extension and biceps flexion.
Functional capacity will be assessed by means of the Chari stand test, gait speed, time up and go test and Short physical performance battery (SPPB), Sarcopenia will be assessed taking into account the reference values established for muscle quality (hand grip strength and chair stand test), muscle quantity (DEXA fat-free mass) and functional competence (gait speed, time up and go test, SPPB and 400 meter walk) established by the European Consensus (EWGSOP2).
The Spinal Mouse device (Switzerland) will be used to assess the sagittal disposition of the spine (thoracic curve, lumbar curve and pelvic tilt) in standing and relaxed sitting. This technique is non-invasive.
Health-related quality of life and satisfaction with life will be assessed by means of the SF36 and The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWL) questionnaires.
Mediterranean diet adherence will be assess with a Mediterranean diet adherence questionaire.
Experimental group 1 will receive the exercise program on bio-healthy machinery with a frequency of 2 sessions per week of 55 minutes for 8 weeks. The machines used will be rider, low gemini, high gemini, walk, bottoms, flywheels circles, flywheels rotation, twin swing, surf, swing press and rowing. Intensity will be controlled by subjective perception of effort and heart rate (Polar 420). There will be a warm-up 8-10 minutes, a main part 40-45 minutes and a return to calm 5-10 minutes. The intervention programs will be developed by a graduate in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. The load will be progressed every 2 weeks. The control group will not perform any intervention program following their usual activity.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: Bio-Healthy Park This group is the experimental group. The intervention program consisted in the realization of the program on bio-healthy machinery. |
Behavioral: Bio-healthy Park
Experimental group will receive the exercise program on bio-healthy machinery with a frequency of 2 sessions per week of 55 minutes for 8 weeks. Experimental group 1 will perform the intervention program using machinery designed for self-loading use. The machines used will be rider, low gemini, high gemini, walk, bottoms, flywheels circles, flywheels rotation, twin swing, surf, swing press and rowing. Intensity will be controlled by subjective perception of effort and heart rate (Polar 420). There will be a warm-up 8-10 minutes, a main part 40-45 minutes and a return to calm 5-10 minutes. The intervention programs will be developed by a graduate in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. The load will be progressed every 2 weeks.
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| No Intervention: Control Adults and older assigned to the control group will not received any structured exercise programme. They will maintain their usual physical activities. |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Muscle quality sarcopenia [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
Sarcopenia will be assessed taking into account the reference values established for muscle quality. The muscle quality will be measure by hand grip strength test. This test will be performance with manual dynamometry (TKK 5401; Scientific Instruments Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan). Maximal isometric upper limb strength will be performance by maximal isometric strength. Upper strength will be register by kilogrammes. Higher value show high strength.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Change Body composition [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
Body composition will be assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). This is noninvasive technique. The result will be register in absolutes and percentages results.
- Change Blood pressure [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
Blood pressure and heart rate will be assessed by means of an automatic device (Colin BP 880, Inc., Tampa, FL). This is noninvasive technique. The result will be register in millimeters of mercury (bood pressure) and number of pulse per minutes (heart rate).
- Change Chair stand test [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
Chair stand test measure the functional capacity. This is a easy physical test. This test measures the functionality of getting up and sitting down from a chair five times. The participant have to performance the test as faster as possible. The total time is recorded in seconds. A better time indicates better functional ability.
- Change Upper strength [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
Maximal isometric upper limb strength will be performance by maximal isometric strength of knee extension and biceps flexion with load cell. Maximal isometric lower limb will be registered in newton. Higher value show high strength.
- Change Sagittal spinal curvature [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
Sagittal spinal curvature will be assess with the Spinal Mouse device (Switzerland). It will be measured: angle of the dorsal and lumbar curve and pelvic tilt when standing and in asthenic sitting. This is noninvasive technique. The result is register in grades.
- Health-related quality [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
Health-related quality of life will be assessed by means of the Short Form 36 questionaire. This questionaire have 11 questions and show result for 9 area: physical role, pain, general health, vitality, social function, emotional role, mental health, and evolution of the health care system. Each area is reported from 0 to 100 point. Higher score represent better health-related quality.
- Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWL) [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWL) questionnaires include 5 affirmation about the satisfaction with the life and the participant have to answers from strongly agree to strongly disagree. The final score is reported from 5 to 35 point. Higher value show better satisfaction with life.
- Adherence to the Mediterranean diet [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
It will be used the Adherence to the Mediterranean diet. This questionaire have 14 questions (yes and no answer) about their adherence to the mediterranean diet. The sum of the answers are collect. Higher score show higher adherence to mediterranean diet.
- Functional competence 400 meter walk [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
Functional competence 400 meter walk is a test included in the European Consensus (EWGSOP2) to measure sarcopenia. Participant have to walk as fast as possible 400 meter. The total time is register.
- Change bone mineral density [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
Bone mineral density will be assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). This is noninvasive technique. The result will be register in absolutes and percentages results.
- Change heart rate [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
Heart rate will be assessed by means of an automatic device (Colin BP 880, Inc., Tampa, FL). This is noninvasive technique. The result will be register in number of pulse per minutes (heart rate).
- Gait speed change [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
Gait speed will be measure by 4. 6 and 10 meter test. This is easy physical test in with the participant have to walk 4. 6 and 10 metres as faster as possible. The result will be register in seconds. Less time indicates better functional ability.
- Time up and go test change [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
Time up and go test measure the functional capacity of getting up, walking and sitting down form a chair. Participant have to performance this test as faster as possible. This is a easy physical test. Total seconds are records. Less seconds indicates better functional ability.
- Short physical performance battery (SPPB) [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
Short physical performance battery (SPBB) include three test (balance, chair stand test and gait speed) and report a final score. Chair stand test and gait speed were describe in other outcome. Balance test is a easy physical test. The participant must maintain three balancing positions for 10 seconds to overcome it. Each test offers a different score. Higher score show better functional capacity.
- Change in lower limb strenght [Changes from baseline to 8 weeks]
Maximal isometric lower limb will be performance by maximal isometric strength of knee extension with load cell. Maximal isometric lower limb will be registered in newton. Higher value show high strength.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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not having participated in a structured exercise program for at least 1 year;
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being older than 50 years of age
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being physically independent.
Exclusion Criteria:
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having musculoskeletal injuries or limitations that could affect the person's health and physical performance
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being under medical prescription for taking medications that could influence physical performance
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not regularly attending the proposed sessions.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Pablo Jorge Marcos-Pardo | Murcia | Spain |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Pablo Jorge Marcos-Pardo, PhD, Universidad de Almeria
- Principal Investigator: Noelia Gonzalez-Galvez, PhD, UCAM
Study Documents (Full-Text)
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Publications
None provided.- UCMurcia-BiohealthyPark