TYPES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN OBESE SENIOR PEOPLE WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME

Authors

  • Benavente-Marín, J.C. MSc in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. Biomedical Research Institute of Malaga (IBIMA). University of Malaga (Spain)
  • Pérez-López, J. MSc in Food Science and Technology. Biomedical Research Institute of Malaga (IBIMA). University of Malaga (Spain)
  • Crespo-Oliva, E. MSc in Nursing. Biomedical Research Institute of Malaga (IBIMA). University of Malaga (Spain)
  • Pérez-Farinós, N. MSc in Medicine and Surgery. PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health. Biomedical Research Networking Centre for Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN). Biomedical Research Institute of Malaga (IBIMA). University of Malaga (Spain)
  • Barón-López F.J. MSc in Mathematics. PhD in Mathematics. Biomedical Research Institute of Malaga (IBIMA). University of Malaga (Spain)
  • Fernández-García, J.C. MSc in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. PhD in Pedagogy. Biomedical Research Institute of Malaga (IBIMA). University of Malaga (Spain)
  • Wärnberg, J. MSc in Nutrition. PhD in Nutritional Medicine. Biomedical Research Networking Centre for Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN). Biomedical Research Institute of Malaga (IBIMA). University of Malaga (Spain)

Keywords:

Physical activity; Physical exercise; Senior people; Obesity; Metabolic syndrome; Exercise preferences; Types of physical activity.

Abstract

An active lifestyle can prevent most chronic diseases. The objective of this study is to describe the preferences of types of physical activities in a population with high risk for cardiovascular disease, which will optimize professional advice in similar populations. The sample consisted of 326 senior, obese people with the metabolic syndrome from the PREDIMED-Plus study in Málaga, who at the baseline visit were asked for types of physical activities they performed. The answers were standardized and classified. 47.5% (155) perform brisk walking. After walking, the "Calisthenics, light or moderate effort" is the most frequent type of exercise done. In conclusion people who refer to perform some type of exercise, prefer activities of light intensity to moderate, simple and / or directed by an instructor. Some participants report practicing a more intense and complex physical activity, which may be a feasible recommendation for people with similar characteristics.

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Published

2021-06-10

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 82 (2021): Vol. 21, No. 82, junio/June 2021

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