Is water-based exercise training sufficient to improve physical fitness in the elderly?

European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - Tập 9 Số 2 - Trang 129-141 - 2012
Marco Bergamin1, Silvano Zanuso2, Brent A. Alvar3, Andrea Ermolao1, Marco Zaccaria1
1Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Sports Medicine Unit, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
2Centre for Sport Sciences and Human Performance, University of Greenwich, Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4AG, UK
3Exercise Science Department, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 2626 East Pecos Road, Chandler, AZ, USA

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Abstract The research on the effects of aquatic exercise is a field that has grown rapidly in the last decade. The majority of the available literature is focused on the benefits of water-based exercise programs for people with rheumatologic disease and back pain; however, there is a lack of evidence reporting the effects of exercise performed in an aquatic medium for healthy elderly adults. The purpose of this study was to critically review the existing evidence of a potential relationship between water-based exercise and improvement of physical fitness in healthy elderly subjects. A systematic database search for manuscripts and a quality control were performed. A system of rating was defined. Aerobic, muscular strength, flexibility and body composition outcomes were then extracted. Nine studies were analyzed after the screening for eligibility: five randomized controlled trials (RCT), three randomized uncontrolled trials (UT) and one controlled trial (CT). Four RCT and two randomized UT were classified as high quality studies. One RCT, one randomized UT and one CT were considered low quality studies. Strong evidence supports the use of water-based exercise for the improvement of aerobic capacity and strength. Moderate evidence highlights the benefits on flexibility, and inconclusive evidence was found supporting the modification of body composition.

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European Review of Aging and Physical Activity

Tập 9 Số 2

129-141

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