| Keywords |
Blood lipid ; Body composition ; Immune function ; Super-elderly |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of long term (12months) exercise on body composition (BMI, %Fat, skeletal muscle mass), blood lipids (TC, HDL-C, LDL-C, TG), and immune function (IgA, IgM) in super elderly females. The subjects aged 80-86 years were divided into two groups of control (n=12) and exercise (n=15). The exercise program consisted of a 10 min warm-up, 40 min main exercise (combined exercise program, RPE 11-13), and a 10 min cool-down so subjects exercised for 60 min. Statistical data was processed by SPSS (Window Version 21.0) using descriptive statistics regarding the physical characteristics of subjects. The data from this study were analyzed using repeated measure two-way ANOVA. The results of the study were as follows. No significant differences in any outcome measures were observed in the exercise group. But, there were improvements in body composition, blood lipids, and immune function between the before and after exercise programs compared to control group. Here in this study, regular long-term exercise program with mild and moderately (RPE 11-13) combined exercise can improve super-elderly females' body composition, blood lipids, and immune function. |