The Effects of Circuit Exercise Training with Hydraulic Resistance on Balance in Middle-Aged and Elderly Adults

• Main Authors: Chung-Ting,Tang, 湯崇廷
• Other Authors: Li,Shuk-Fong
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2013
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/43222211605209982792

碩士 === 國立中正大學 === 運動與休閒教育研究所 === 101 === The Effects of Circuit Exercise Training with Hydraulic Resistance on Balance in Middle-Aged and Elderly Adults Abstract Purpose: To explore the effects of circuit exercise training on balance in middle-aged and elderly adults. Methods: Twenty volunteers were recruited in this study. Subjects were divided into experimental group　(n=9, age: 61.5±5.77yrs, height:159.56±7.39cm, mass: 58.38±4.82kg) and control group　(n=11, age: 62.21±4.54yrs, height:158.95±6.12cm, mass: 64.15±5.43kg) by their personal preference. The experimental group was instructed to progressively increase the intensities in circuit exercise training for 3 days per week, 30~40 minutes per session for 8 weeks.Pre-tests and Post-tests were implemented before and after the intervention in both groups.The data collected included results for 8-ft up-and-go test (for dynamic balance) and clinical test of sensory interaction on balance,(CTSIB)(for static balance). A mixed design, One-way ANCOVA was used to evaluate the difference between groups after training for each parameter. Paired-t-test was used to evaluate the difference between Pre-tests and Post-tests for each parameter. Significant level was set at α=.05. Results: The experimental group had significant improvement on static balance and dynamic balance between Pre-tests and Post-tests. But, there were no significant changes in control group. Conclusions: Circuit exercise training can improve static balance and dynamic balance in middle-aged and elderly adults. It is also a time-saving and safe method for middle-aged and elderly adults. Key words:balance、circuit exercise training、aging、elderly adults