Health benefits of aerobic training programs in adults aged 70 and over: a systematic review.

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serval:BIB_1513C1E87576
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Health benefits of aerobic training programs in adults aged 70 and over: a systematic review.
Journal
Archives of gerontology and geriatrics
Author(s)
Bouaziz W., Vogel T., Schmitt E., Kaltenbach G., Geny B., Lang P.O.
ISSN
1872-6976 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0167-4943
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2017
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
69
Pages
110-127
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Review ; Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Aging is intrinsically associated with a progressive decline in muscle strength and mass, and aerobic capacity. This contributes to reduced mobility and impaired quality of life (QoL) among seniors. Regular physical activity, and more particularly aerobic training (AT), has demonstrated benefits on adults' health. The aim of this review was to assess the current level of evidence regarding the health benefits of AT in the population aged 70 years and over. A comprehensive, systematic database search for manuscripts was performed. Two reviewers independently assessed interventional studies for potential inclusion. Cardiovascular, metabolic, functional, cognitive, and QoL outcomes were targeted. Fifty-three studies were included totalling 2051 seniors aged 70 years and over. Studies selected were divided into 5 categories according to their main outcomes: cardiovascular function (34 studies), metabolic outcomes (26 studies), functional fitness (19 studies), cognitive functions (8 studies), and QoL (3 studies). With a good level of evidence but a wide heterogeneity between study designs, a significant and beneficial effect of AT was measured on the 5 outcomes. For QoL results showed a significant but slighter improvement. This systematic review highlights the benefits of AT on seniors' health outcome such as cardiovascular, functional, metabolic, cognitive, and QoL outcomes although the optimal program remains unclear. When more studies regarding this specific population are needed to determine the most favourable exercise program, clinicians should nevertheless encourage older adults over 70 to participate in AT programs to favour active and healthy ageing.

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