Open AccessA comprehensive analysis of physical activity, nutrition, body composition and functional fitness of women over 60 years old
Author(s) -
Anna Ogonowska-Słodownik,
Andrzej Kosmol,
Natalia MorgulecAdamowicz
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
nutrition and healthy aging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2451-9502
pISSN - 2451-9480
DOI - 10.3233/nha-210126
Subject(s) - bioelectrical impedance analysis , physical fitness , functional training , physical activity , body mass index , composition (language) , medicine , gerontology , fitness test , physical therapy , linguistics , philosophy
BACKGROUND: A healthy lifestyle provides a number of benefits, few comprehensive studies have assessed functional fitness and its association with physical activity, nutrition and body composition in older people. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between functional fitness, physical activity, nutrition and body composition of women aged above 60 years. METHODS: A group of 168 women was divided into two subgroups (‘active’ and ‘inactive’) based on their participation in organized exercise. Physical activity was measured with ActiGraph GT3-BT, nutrition was evaluated with the 4-day record intake, body composition was assessed with a bioelectrical impedance analyzer, functional fitness was measured using the Senior Fitness Test. RESULTS: A significant relationship was found between the functional fitness index, age and body fat in the ‘active’ group. In the ‘inactive’ group, a relationship was found between the length of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day, Healthy Diet Indicator, body fat and functional fitness index. CONCLUSION: Fat mass is of significant importance in maintaining functional fitness in women over 60 years of age, regardless of undertaking organized physical activity