Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Francesco Pedelini

Publications

• Research Article
  Effects of Brisk Walking on Physical Performance and Muscle Function in Community Dwelling Elderly Women
  Author(s): Andrea P Rossi*, Sofia Rubele, Luca Pelizzari, Francesco Fantin, Susanna Morgante, Omar Marchi, Francesco Pedelini, Elena Zoico, Gloria Mazzali and Mauro Zamboni Andrea P Rossi*, Sofia Rubele, Luca Pelizzari, Francesco Fantin, Susanna Morgante, Omar Marchi, Francesco Pedelini, Elena Zoico, Gloria Mazzali and Mauro Zamboni
  
  Aim: To examine the impact of a 12-week brisk walking program on physical performance and muscle function in community-dwelling healthy elderly women. Methods: The study was conducted in a group of 27 women with mean age 68.6 ± 5.5 years and mean BMI 28.2 ± 4.37 Kg/m2. Anthropometric variables (BMI, weight, height, waist circumference), body composition measured by Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA), the 400 meters walking test, the short physical performance battery, the physical activity level with the PASE questionnaire, handgrip, isometric strength and power of the lower limbs with dynamometer were evaluated at baseline and three months follow-up. All subjects were involved in brisk walking sessions, 1 and ½ h per day on 2 days each week under the supervision of a qualified physical education instructor for 12 we.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-7182.1000399

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