Purpose of the Study The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a multicomponent training program combined with stability exercises on body composition, physical fitness, and functional movement capabilities in active older women. It aims to determine whether these combined exercises can improve physical health and movement quality in this population. Research Question What are the effects of multicomponent training and stability exercises on body composition, physical fitness, and functional movement capability in active older women?
Study Title Effect of Multicomponent Training and Stability Exercises on Body Composition, Physical Fitness, and Functional Movement Capability in Active Older Women: A Non-Randomized Study This study will investigate the effects of a 14-week multicomponent training program combined with stability exercises on body composition, physical fitness, and functional movement capability in active older women. Participants will be assigned to either an intervention group undergoing the exercise protocol or a control group maintaining their usual activities. Pre- and post-intervention assessments will be conducted to evaluate the outcomes. Study Type Design: Interventional (Non-Randomized), Controlled Trial Allocation: Non-randomized Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: None (Open Label) Primary Purpose: Prevention Time Perspective: Prospective Duration: 14 weeks
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
The training program will span 14 weeks. Participants will engage in structured sessions twice a week (on Tuesdays and Thursdays), with each session lasting 60 minutes. The sessions will consist of aerobic, balance, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and stability exercises, strength exercises (using body weight and the Swedish bar), and flexibility exercises. Each training session will begin with a warm-up phase, including five minutes of dynamic stretching to prepare the body for the physical demands of the session. Following the warm-up, participants will perform 15 minutes of low-impact aerobic exercises, such as marching, knee lifts, leg curls, lunges, and kicks, incorporating coordinated arm movements. Next, participants will complete 15 minutes of balance, DNS, and stability exercises. This will be followed by 20 minutes of strength training exercises. Each session will conclude with a 5-minute cooldown and flexibility segment to promote
Faculty of Sport and Physical Education
Novi Sad, Serbia
Change from Baseline in the the 30-second Chair Stand test (30-s CST)
The 30-second Chair Stand test (30-s CST) will be used to evaluate lower body strength, with test procedures and reliability based on Rikli and Jones (2013).
Time frame: 14 weeks
Change from Baseline in Functional Movement Capability
The test will be conducted using a standardized Functional Movement Screen (FMS) to assess functional movement capability
Time frame: 14 weeks
Change from Baseline in Body Composition
The body composition were assessed using bioelectrical impendence
Time frame: 14 weeks
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