Six-month table tennis training improves body composition, bone health and physical performance in untrained older men; a randomized controlled trial

Six-month table tennis training improves body composition, bone health and physical performance in untrained older men; a randomized controlled trial

In the present study, we aimed to investigate the effects of 6-month table tennis (TT) training on bone health, muscle mass, and physical performance in older men. Forty older men aged of ≥65 years were randomly assigned to an experimental group (EXP; n=20) or control group (CON; n=20). Before and a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Science & sports 2021-02, Vol.36 (1), p.72.e1-72.e9
Hauptverfasser: Naderi, A., Goli, S., Shephard, R.J., Degens, H.
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aging
Body composition
Body fat
Bone mass
Bones
Clinical trials
Fat mass
Masse grasse
Masse musculaire
Masse osseuse
Muscle mass
Muscular system
Older people
Performance physique
Physical performance
Studies
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Zusammenfassung:In the present study, we aimed to investigate the effects of 6-month table tennis (TT) training on bone health, muscle mass, and physical performance in older men. Forty older men aged of ≥65 years were randomly assigned to an experimental group (EXP; n=20) or control group (CON; n=20). Before and after the intervention, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, a short physical performance test battery and one-leg balance tests were used to assess body composition and physical function. TT increased whole body and regional bone mineral density (range from 2.6% to 8.7%; p
ISSN:0765-1597
DOI:10.1016/j.scispo.2020.02.008