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The Effect of Resistance Training on Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Individuals with High and Low Numbers of Metabolic Risk Factors

  1. Itamar Levinger, MSC1,
  2. Craig Goodman, PHD1,
  3. David L. Hare, MBBS2,
  4. George Jerums, MD3 and
  5. Steve Selig, PHD1
  1. 1Centre for Ageing, Rehabilitation, Exercise and Sport, School of Human Movement, Recreation and Performance, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
  2. 2Department of Cardiology and University of Melbourne, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
  3. 3Department of Endocrinology and University of Melbourne, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
  1. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Itamar Levinger, MSc, School of Human Movement, Recreation and Performance, Victoria University Footscray Park Campus, Ballarat Road, Footscray 3011, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. E-mail: itamar.levinger{at}research.vu.edu.au

Abstract

OBJECTIVE—There are limited data on the effects of resistance training on the capacity to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and quality of life (QoL) for individuals with a high number of metabolic risk factors (HiMF). In this study, we examined the effect of resistance training on the capacity to perform ADLs and QoL in individuals with HiMF and compared any benefits with individuals with a low number of metabolic risk factors (LoMF).

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS—Fifty-five untrained individuals, aged 50.8 ± 6.5 years, were randomized to four groups: HiMF training (HiMFT), HiMF control, LoMF training (LoMFT), and LoMF control. At baseline and after 10 weeks of resistance training, participants underwent anthropometric measurements and assessments of aerobic power (Vo2peak), muscle strength, capacity to perform ADLs, and a self-perceived QoL questionnaire. A repeated-measures ANOVA was used to examine the effect of training over time among groups.

RESULTS—Training increased lean body mass in both HiMFT (P = 0.03) and LoMFT (P = 0.03) groups. Total fat content and Vo2peak improved in the LoMFT group only. Muscle strength improved in both training groups (P < 0.01). Time to complete ADLs was reduced by 8.8% in the LoMFT group (P < 0.01) and 9.7% in the HiMF group (P < 0.01). Only the HiMFT group reported improvement in QoL.

CONCLUSIONS— Resistance training improved muscle strength and the capacity to perform ADLs in individuals with HiMF and LoMF. Resistance training improved QoL for the HiMF group, and this result was independent of changes in body fat content or aerobic power. Longer training regimens may be needed to improve QoL in individuals with LoMF.

Footnotes

  • Published ahead of print at http://care.diabetesjournals.org on 11 June 2007. DOI: 10.2337/dc07-0841. Australian Clinical Trials Registry (ACTR) no.: ACTRN012606000207516, http://www.actr.org.au.

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    • Accepted May 31, 2007.
    • Received April 30, 2007.
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  1. Published online before print June 11, 2007, doi: 10.2337/dc07-0841 Diabetes Care September 2007 vol. 30 no. 9 2205-2210
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