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Dr. José Daniel Jiménez García
MOVE-IT Research Group, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Cádiz, Cádiz, Spain.

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Journal article
Published: 29 July 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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(1) Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the associations between severity of sarcopenia and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 304 older-adult participants was used to assess the severity of sarcopenia by measuring muscle strength (handgrip dynamometer), muscle mass (bioelectrical impedance analysis), and physical performance (Timed Up-and-Go test). The generic 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) was used to evaluate HRQoL. Anxiety and depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) as well as age were considered as possible confounders. Probable sarcopenia was determined by low muscle strength; confirmed sarcopenia was defined by the presence of both low muscle strength and muscle mass; and severe sarcopenia was defined by low muscle strength and mass along with poor physical performance. (3) Results: The linear regression analysis showed that the presence of probable sarcopenia was associated with the SF-36 domains physical role (adjusted R2 = 0.183), general health (adjusted R2 = 0.290), and social functioning (adjusted R2 = 0.299). As for the SF-36 mental (MCS) and physical (PCS) component summary scores, probable sarcopenia, as well as depression and anxiety, remained associated with MCS (adjusted R2 = 0.518), and these three variables, together with age, were linked to PCS (adjusted R2 = 0.340). (4) Conclusions: Probable sarcopenia, but not confirmed or severe sarcopenia, was independently associated with poor HRQoL. More precisely, it was related to PCS and MCS, as well as to the physical role, general health, and social functioning of SF-36 domains.

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Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros; Fidel Hita-Contreras; Antonio Martínez-Amat; José Jiménez-García; Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa; Leyre Lavilla-Lerma; Patricia García-Garro; Francisco Álvarez-Salvago; Agustín Aibar-Almazán. Associations between the Severity of Sarcopenia and Health-Related Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 8026 .

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Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros, Fidel Hita-Contreras, Antonio Martínez-Amat, José Jiménez-García, Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa, Leyre Lavilla-Lerma, Patricia García-Garro, Francisco Álvarez-Salvago, Agustín Aibar-Almazán. Associations between the Severity of Sarcopenia and Health-Related Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (15):8026.

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Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros; Fidel Hita-Contreras; Antonio Martínez-Amat; José Jiménez-García; Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa; Leyre Lavilla-Lerma; Patricia García-Garro; Francisco Álvarez-Salvago; Agustín Aibar-Almazán. 2021. "Associations between the Severity of Sarcopenia and Health-Related Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 15: 8026.

Journal article
Published: 31 May 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Background: Functional mobility and muscle strength are well known risk factors for sarcopenia. Furthermore, possible associations have been suggested between predisposing factors of sarcopenia and reaction time among the elderly. This study aims to analyze possible associations of functional mobility and muscle strength and reaction times in a population of people aged >60 years. Methods: A total of 290 older people (69.35 ± 5.55 years) participated in this study. The following parameters were assessed: optoacoustic lower-limb reaction time (OALLRT); acoustic lower-limb reaction time (ALLRT); optic lower-limb reaction time (OLLRT, using an optical detection system), functional mobility (through the timed up-and-go test) and muscle strength (using a dynamometer). Results: Our results show that lower values of muscle strength were associated with increased reaction times in OALLRT (β = −0.170; 95% confidence interval −0.011–0.000; R2 = 0.237; p = 0.035) and in ALLRT (β = −0.228; 95% confidence interval −0.011–0.002; R2 = 0.199; p = 0.006). Conclusion: Increased muscle strength (which at low values are risk factors for sarcopenia) was associated with decreased reaction times in people >60 years of age.

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José Jiménez-García; Antonio Martínez-Amat; Fidel Hita-Contreras; Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros; Francisco Álvarez-Salvago; Agustín Aibar-Almazán. Muscle Strength and Physical Performance Are Associated with Reaction Time Performance in Older People. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 5893 .

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José Jiménez-García, Antonio Martínez-Amat, Fidel Hita-Contreras, Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros, Francisco Álvarez-Salvago, Agustín Aibar-Almazán. Muscle Strength and Physical Performance Are Associated with Reaction Time Performance in Older People. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (11):5893.

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José Jiménez-García; Antonio Martínez-Amat; Fidel Hita-Contreras; Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros; Francisco Álvarez-Salvago; Agustín Aibar-Almazán. 2021. "Muscle Strength and Physical Performance Are Associated with Reaction Time Performance in Older People." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 11: 5893.

Journal article
Published: 29 January 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Poor sleep quality lessens general health quality and is related to physical and mental problems. Moreover, fatigue is one of the foremost common complaints in medical care and plays a role in the decreasing quality of life of the older population. For these reasons, the objective of this study was to examine the effect of high- and moderate-intensity interval training programs (HIIT vs. MIIT)—both consisting of twelve weeks of TRX training—on the sleep quality and fatigue levels of the elderly. A randomized controlled clinical trial (NCT03404830) was conducted. A total of 82 subjects were randomized to either a HIIT group (n = 28) that performed a main squat activity with a suspension system, comprising four four-minute intervals between 90–95% of the maximum heart rate (HR), an MIIT group (n = 27) with an intensity of 70% of the maximum HR, and a control group (CG) (n = 27) that continued their daily lifestyle. The two exercise groups trained twice a week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting 45 min. Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), and fatigue was assessed using the fatigue severity scale (FSS). Outcomes were measured before the intervention and after the intervention period. Post-intervention sleep quality measurements revealed a statistically significant interaction regarding group × time (p < 0.005) and fatigue (p = 0.002). Specifically, fatigue decreased in the HIIT group between both measurement moments (p = 0.003). In addition, differences were obtained in the post-intervention measure between the HIIT and MIIT groups (p = 0.013) and HIIT and control (p = 0.029). Our analysis indicates that a population of the elderly showed improvements in sleep quality and fatigue after performing a high-intensity intervention using suspension training (TRX), with markedly better results in the HIIT group.

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José Jiménez-García; Fidel Hita-Contreras; Manuel de la Torre-Cruz; Agustín Aibar-Almazán; Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa; Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros; Antonio Martínez-Amat. Effects of HIIT and MIIT Suspension Training Programs on Sleep Quality and Fatigue in Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 1211 .

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José Jiménez-García, Fidel Hita-Contreras, Manuel de la Torre-Cruz, Agustín Aibar-Almazán, Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa, Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros, Antonio Martínez-Amat. Effects of HIIT and MIIT Suspension Training Programs on Sleep Quality and Fatigue in Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (3):1211.

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José Jiménez-García; Fidel Hita-Contreras; Manuel de la Torre-Cruz; Agustín Aibar-Almazán; Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa; Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros; Antonio Martínez-Amat. 2021. "Effects of HIIT and MIIT Suspension Training Programs on Sleep Quality and Fatigue in Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 3: 1211.

Journal article
Published: 22 December 2020 in Nutrients
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The revised European consensus defined sarcopenia as a progressive and generalized skeletal muscle disorder that is associated with an increased likelihood of adverse outcomes including falls, fractures, physical disability and mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia and analyse the influence of diet, physical activity (PA) and obesity index as risk factors of each criteria of sarcopenia. A total of 629 European middle-aged and older adults were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Anthropometrics were assessed. Self-reported PA and adherence to the Mediterranean diet were evaluated with the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) and Prevention with Mediterranean Diet questionnaire (PREDIMED), respectively. The functional assessment included handgrip strength, lower body muscle strength, gait speed and agility/dynamic balance. Of the participants, 4.84% to 7.33% showed probable sarcopenia. Sarcopenia was confirmed in 1.16% to 2.93% of participants. Severe sarcopenia was shown by 0.86% to 1.49% of participants. Male; age group ≤65 years; lower body mass index (BMI); high levels of vigorous PA; and the consumption of more than one portion per day of red meat, hamburgers, sausages or cold cuts and/or preferential consumption of rabbit, chicken or turkey instead of beef, pork, hamburgers or sausages (OR = 0.126–0.454; all p < 0.013) resulted as protective factors, and more time of sedentary time (OR = 1.608–2.368; p = 0.032–0.041) resulted as a risk factor for some criteria of sarcopenia. In conclusion, age, diet, PA, and obesity can affect the risk of having low muscle strength, low muscle mass or low functional performance, factors connected with sarcopenia.

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Pablo Marcos-Pardo; Noelia González-Gálvez; Abraham López-Vivancos; Alejandro Espeso-García; Luis Martínez-Aranda; Gemma Gea-García; Francisco Orquín-Castrillón; Ana Carbonell-Baeza; José Jiménez-García; Daniel Velázquez-Díaz; Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez; Emanuele Isidori; Chiara Fossati; Fabio Pigozzi; Lorenzo Rum; Catherine Norton; Audrey Tierney; Ilvis Äbelkalns; Agita Klempere-Sipjagina; Juris Porozovs; Heikki Hannola; Niko Niemisalo; Leo Hokka; David Jiménez-Pavón; Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal. Sarcopenia, Diet, Physical Activity and Obesity in European Middle-Aged and Older Adults: The LifeAge Study. Nutrients 2020, 13, 8 .

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Pablo Marcos-Pardo, Noelia González-Gálvez, Abraham López-Vivancos, Alejandro Espeso-García, Luis Martínez-Aranda, Gemma Gea-García, Francisco Orquín-Castrillón, Ana Carbonell-Baeza, José Jiménez-García, Daniel Velázquez-Díaz, Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez, Emanuele Isidori, Chiara Fossati, Fabio Pigozzi, Lorenzo Rum, Catherine Norton, Audrey Tierney, Ilvis Äbelkalns, Agita Klempere-Sipjagina, Juris Porozovs, Heikki Hannola, Niko Niemisalo, Leo Hokka, David Jiménez-Pavón, Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal. Sarcopenia, Diet, Physical Activity and Obesity in European Middle-Aged and Older Adults: The LifeAge Study. Nutrients. 2020; 13 (1):8.

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Pablo Marcos-Pardo; Noelia González-Gálvez; Abraham López-Vivancos; Alejandro Espeso-García; Luis Martínez-Aranda; Gemma Gea-García; Francisco Orquín-Castrillón; Ana Carbonell-Baeza; José Jiménez-García; Daniel Velázquez-Díaz; Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez; Emanuele Isidori; Chiara Fossati; Fabio Pigozzi; Lorenzo Rum; Catherine Norton; Audrey Tierney; Ilvis Äbelkalns; Agita Klempere-Sipjagina; Juris Porozovs; Heikki Hannola; Niko Niemisalo; Leo Hokka; David Jiménez-Pavón; Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal. 2020. "Sarcopenia, Diet, Physical Activity and Obesity in European Middle-Aged and Older Adults: The LifeAge Study." Nutrients 13, no. 1: 8.

Journal article
Published: 05 June 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Gait, dynamic balance, and functional mobility problems are well-known fall risk factors. Furthermore, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression are prevalent among older women. This study aimed to analyze the associations of sleep quality, anxiety, and depression with functional mobility, gait speed, and dynamic balance in community-dwelling postmenopausal women aged ≥ 60 years. A total of 271 women (69.18 ± 5.69 years) participated in this study. Functional mobility (Timed Up-and-Go Test), dynamic balance (3-meter tandem walk test), gait speed (OptoGait® optical detection system), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), and anxiety and depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) were assessed. Our results showed that poor sleep efficiency and the use of sleeping medication were related to decreased gait speed (R2 = 0.072). Poor functional mobility was linked to depression and the use of sleeping medication (R2 = 0.159). Additionally, increased symptoms of anxiety and depression were associated with worsened dynamic balance (R2 = 0.127). In conclusion, poorer sleep quality is associated with slower gait speed and reduced functional mobility, which is also related, along with impaired dynamic balance, to higher levels of anxiety and depression.

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Rodrigo Serrano-Checa; Fidel Hita-Contreras; José Daniel Jiménez-García; Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa; Agustín Aibar-Almazán; Antonio Martínez-Amat. Sleep Quality, Anxiety, and Depression Are Associated with Fall Risk Factors in Older Women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 4043 .

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Rodrigo Serrano-Checa, Fidel Hita-Contreras, José Daniel Jiménez-García, Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa, Agustín Aibar-Almazán, Antonio Martínez-Amat. Sleep Quality, Anxiety, and Depression Are Associated with Fall Risk Factors in Older Women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (11):4043.

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Rodrigo Serrano-Checa; Fidel Hita-Contreras; José Daniel Jiménez-García; Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa; Agustín Aibar-Almazán; Antonio Martínez-Amat. 2020. "Sleep Quality, Anxiety, and Depression Are Associated with Fall Risk Factors in Older Women." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 11: 4043.

Journal article
Published: 20 May 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a Pilates exercises program on the cognitive and physical functioning of older Spanish women. This study is a randomized clinical trial; a total of 110 women aged ≥60 years were initially allocated to either a Pilates group (PG, n = 55), who underwent a 12-week Pilates exercise program, or to a control group (CG, n = 55), who did not receive any intervention. Global cognitive function (Mini-Mental State Examination), verbal fluency (Isaacs test), executive function (Trail Making Test), functional flexibility (Back Scratch Test and Chair Sit-and-Reach Test), and lower-body strength (30 s Chair-Stand Test) were assessed before and immediately after the intervention period. The main findings of this study suggest that women in the PG (within-group differences) experienced improvements across all the variables examined except for global cognitive function. When compared with the CG (between-group differences), our analysis revealed significant benefits in the PG for all measures except for global cognitive function and functional flexibility (Back Scratch Test). In conclusion, our results suggest that Pilates has the potential to improve both cognitive and functional abilities among Spanish women aged 60 years and over.

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Patricia Alexandra García-Garro; Fidel Hita-Contreras; Antonio Martínez-Amat; Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa; José Daniel Jiménez-García; David Cruz-Díaz; Agustín Aibar-Almazán. Effectiveness of A Pilates Training Program on Cognitive and Functional Abilities in Postmenopausal Women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 3580 .

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Patricia Alexandra García-Garro, Fidel Hita-Contreras, Antonio Martínez-Amat, Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa, José Daniel Jiménez-García, David Cruz-Díaz, Agustín Aibar-Almazán. Effectiveness of A Pilates Training Program on Cognitive and Functional Abilities in Postmenopausal Women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (10):3580.

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Patricia Alexandra García-Garro; Fidel Hita-Contreras; Antonio Martínez-Amat; Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa; José Daniel Jiménez-García; David Cruz-Díaz; Agustín Aibar-Almazán. 2020. "Effectiveness of A Pilates Training Program on Cognitive and Functional Abilities in Postmenopausal Women." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 10: 3580.

Journal article
Published: 01 June 2019 in Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
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The objective of this study was to compare the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate intensity interval training (MIIT) programs, both with a suspension training system, on several fall risk factors in healthy older adults. A total of 82 participants (68.49 ± 5.18 years) were randomized to HIIT (n=28), MIIT (n = 27), or control (n = 27) groups. Balance confidence (Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale), fear of falling (Falls Efficacy Scale International), dynamic balance (Timed Up and Go Test) and gait analysis (OptoGait optical detection system) were assessed. Statistical analysis showed improvements after the intervention in HIIT group compared with MIIT and control group regarding the fear of falling (p < .05 and < .01 respectively), gait (both p < .05), and dynamic balance (p < .05 and < .01 respectively), while both HIIT and MIIT improved balance confidence compared to group control (p < .01 and p < .05 respectively). We can conclude that HIIT has significant beneficial effects of fall risk in older adults.

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José Daniel Jiménez García; Fidel Hita-Contreras; Manuel De La Torre-Cruz; Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros; Agustín Aibar-Almazán; David Cruz Díaz; Antonio Martínez-Amat. Risk of Falls in Healthy Older Adults: Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training Using Lower Body Suspension Exercises. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 2019, 27, 325 -333.

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José Daniel Jiménez García, Fidel Hita-Contreras, Manuel De La Torre-Cruz, Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros, Agustín Aibar-Almazán, David Cruz Díaz, Antonio Martínez-Amat. Risk of Falls in Healthy Older Adults: Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training Using Lower Body Suspension Exercises. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 2019; 27 (3):325-333.

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José Daniel Jiménez García; Fidel Hita-Contreras; Manuel De La Torre-Cruz; Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros; Agustín Aibar-Almazán; David Cruz Díaz; Antonio Martínez-Amat. 2019. "Risk of Falls in Healthy Older Adults: Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training Using Lower Body Suspension Exercises." Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 27, no. 3: 325-333.

Randomized controlled trial
Published: 01 June 2019 in Maturitas
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To analyze the effects that a Pilates-based exercise program has on sleep quality, anxiety, depression and fatigue in community-dwelling Spanish postmenopausal women aged 60 and over. A total of 110 women (69.15 ± 8.94 years) participated in this randomized controlled trial. They were randomly allocated to either a control (n = 55) or a Pilates (n = 55) group. Sleep quality and self-perceived fatigue were assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Fatigue Severity Scale, respectively. Anxiety and depression were evaluated using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Significant improvements were observed after Pilates training in all PSQI domains as well as in the PSQI total score, with small to medium-size effects, while significant between-group differences in post-intervention measures were observed only for sleep duration (d = 0.69) and sleep disturbances (d = 0.78). Moreover, intra- and inter-group statistical differences were observed for depression (d = 0.39 and d = 0.86, respectively) and for anxiety (d = 0.43 and d = 1.27 respectively). Finally, participants in the Pilates group experienced a decrease in self-perceived fatigue after the intervention period (d = 0.32). For community-dwelling Spanish postmenopausal women aged 60 years and over, a twelve-week Pilates exercise intervention has beneficial effects on sleep quality, anxiety, depression and fatigue.

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Agustín Aibar-Almazán; Fidel Hita-Contreras; David Cruz Díaz; Manuel de la Torre-Cruz; José D. Jiménez-García; Antonio Martínez-Amat. Effects of Pilates training on sleep quality, anxiety, depression and fatigue in postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial. Maturitas 2019, 124, 62 -67.

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Agustín Aibar-Almazán, Fidel Hita-Contreras, David Cruz Díaz, Manuel de la Torre-Cruz, José D. Jiménez-García, Antonio Martínez-Amat. Effects of Pilates training on sleep quality, anxiety, depression and fatigue in postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial. Maturitas. 2019; 124 ():62-67.

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Agustín Aibar-Almazán; Fidel Hita-Contreras; David Cruz Díaz; Manuel de la Torre-Cruz; José D. Jiménez-García; Antonio Martínez-Amat. 2019. "Effects of Pilates training on sleep quality, anxiety, depression and fatigue in postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial." Maturitas 124, no. : 62-67.

Randomized controlled trial
Published: 16 April 2019 in European Journal of Sport Science
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Objective: the main objective was to analyze the effects that an exercise programme based on the Pilates method would have on balance confidence, fear of falling, and postural control among women ≥60 years old. Methods: a total of 110 women (69.15 ± 8.94 years) participated in this randomized, controlled trial that took place in Jaén (Spain). The participants were randomly assigned to either a control group (n = 55), which received no intervention, or to a Pilates group (n = 55), which carried out an exercise programme based on the Pilates method in 60-minute sessions for 12 weeks. The Falls Efficacy Scale-International and the activity-specific balance confidence scale were respectively used to assess fear of falling and balance confidence in performing activities of daily living. Postural control was evaluated using a stabilometric platform. Results: Regarding balance confidence, the Pilates group showed higher values compared to the control group (77.52 ± 18.27 vs 72.35 ± 16.39, Cohen’s d = 0.030). Women in the Pilates group showed lower fear of falling, compared to those of the control group (22.07 ± 5.73 vs 27.9 ± 6.95, Cohen’s d = 0.041). Finally, concerning static balance, participants of the Pilates group experienced statistically significant improvements on the velocity and anteroposterior movements of the centre of pressure with eyes open and closed respectively (Cohen’s d = 0.44 and 0.35 respectively). Conclusion: A 12-week Pilates training programme has beneficial effects on balance confidence, fear of falling and postural stability, in elderly women.

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Agustín Aibar-Almazán; Antonio Martínez-Amat; David Cruz-Díaz; Manuel J. De La Torre-Cruz; José Daniel Jiménez García; Noelia Zagalaz-Anula; Isabel Pérez-Herrezuelo; Fidel Hita-Contreras. Effects of Pilates on fall risk factors in community-dwelling elderly women: A randomized, controlled trial. European Journal of Sport Science 2019, 19, 1386 -1394.

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Agustín Aibar-Almazán, Antonio Martínez-Amat, David Cruz-Díaz, Manuel J. De La Torre-Cruz, José Daniel Jiménez García, Noelia Zagalaz-Anula, Isabel Pérez-Herrezuelo, Fidel Hita-Contreras. Effects of Pilates on fall risk factors in community-dwelling elderly women: A randomized, controlled trial. European Journal of Sport Science. 2019; 19 (10):1386-1394.

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Agustín Aibar-Almazán; Antonio Martínez-Amat; David Cruz-Díaz; Manuel J. De La Torre-Cruz; José Daniel Jiménez García; Noelia Zagalaz-Anula; Isabel Pérez-Herrezuelo; Fidel Hita-Contreras. 2019. "Effects of Pilates on fall risk factors in community-dwelling elderly women: A randomized, controlled trial." European Journal of Sport Science 19, no. 10: 1386-1394.

Training and testing
Published: 03 January 2019 in International Journal of Sports Medicine
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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 12-week high-intensity interval exercise (HIIT) training program involving suspension exercises (TRX) on the muscle strength, body composition, gait speed, and quality of life of older adults. A total of 82 older adults were randomly assigned to 3 groups: a HIIT group (n=28), a continuous intensity training group (MIIT group, n=27), or a control group (CG, n=27). Compared to MIIT and CG, participants of the HIIT group showed significant post-intervention improvements in BMI (p=.002 and p<.001, respectively) and gait speed (p<.001 for both). Handgrip strength increase was also observed after HIIT (p=.002), but no differences were observed with MIIT and CG. Compared with MIIT and control groups, HIIT showed improvements in the SF-36 domains: general health (p<.001 for both) health changes (p<.001 for both), vitality (p=.002 and p=.001 respectively) and physical functioning (p=.036 and p<.001 respectively). Our results suggest that a HIIT training program with TRX have benefits in BMI, handgrip strength, gait speed, and quality of life in older adults.

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José Daniel Jiménez García; Antonio Martínez-Amat; M. J. De La Torre-Cruz; Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros; David Cruz Díaz; Agustín Aibar-Almazán; Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa; Fidel Hita-Contreras. Suspension Training HIIT Improves Gait Speed, Strength and Quality of Life in Older Adults. International Journal of Sports Medicine 2019, 40, 116 -124.

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José Daniel Jiménez García, Antonio Martínez-Amat, M. J. De La Torre-Cruz, Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros, David Cruz Díaz, Agustín Aibar-Almazán, Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa, Fidel Hita-Contreras. Suspension Training HIIT Improves Gait Speed, Strength and Quality of Life in Older Adults. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 2019; 40 (2):116-124.

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José Daniel Jiménez García; Antonio Martínez-Amat; M. J. De La Torre-Cruz; Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros; David Cruz Díaz; Agustín Aibar-Almazán; Alexander Achalandabaso-Ochoa; Fidel Hita-Contreras. 2019. "Suspension Training HIIT Improves Gait Speed, Strength and Quality of Life in Older Adults." International Journal of Sports Medicine 40, no. 2: 116-124.

Review
Published: 01 April 2018 in Maturitas
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Sarcopenic obesity (SO) represents a major public health concern. Physical activity has been recommended to minimize functional decline in the elderly and it may also be relevant to SO management. The purpose of this systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was to investigate the effects of different exercise modalities, alone or combined with nutritional supplementation, on body composition, muscle strength and physical function in healthy community-dwelling older adults with SO. A literature search was performed using the PubMed, SCOPUS, CINAHL and Cochrane Plus databases. The main inclusion criteria were that the papers were English-language reports of RCTs involving healthy community-dwelling adults aged ≥60 years with SO. The initial search identified 2073 publications from the 4 databases and 72 additional records; 42 full-text records were assessed for eligibility and 8 articles were finally included. The search was conducted from December 1, 2017 to January 8, 2018. The types of exercises were resistance and aerobic training, either alone or combined, and whole-body electromyostimulation. Protein supplementation was included in three studies. The diversity of the methodologies employed and of the results observed does not allow us to reach a clear conclusion. Whereas five of the studies reported improvements in obesity, results were contradictory concerning muscle mass. Increases in muscle strength appeared especially with resistance training and do not seem to be linked to protein supplementation. On the other hand, improvements in physical function were reported in programs combining aerobic and resistance training with nutritional supplementation. We believe that it is of the utmost importance that a certain degree of homogeneity is kept concerning the methods and criteria used in the diagnosis of SO, so that the effects of specific physical exercise programs, whether alone or combined with nutritional supplements, can be assessed with precision.

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Antonio Martínez-Amat; Agustín Aibar-Almazán; Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros; David Cruz Díaz; José Daniel Jiménez García; Faustino R. Pérez-López; Alexander Achalandabaso; Rafael Barranco-Zafra; Fidel Hita-Contreras. Exercise alone or combined with dietary supplements for sarcopenic obesity in community-dwelling older people: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Maturitas 2018, 110, 92 -103.

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Antonio Martínez-Amat, Agustín Aibar-Almazán, Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros, David Cruz Díaz, José Daniel Jiménez García, Faustino R. Pérez-López, Alexander Achalandabaso, Rafael Barranco-Zafra, Fidel Hita-Contreras. Exercise alone or combined with dietary supplements for sarcopenic obesity in community-dwelling older people: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Maturitas. 2018; 110 ():92-103.

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Antonio Martínez-Amat; Agustín Aibar-Almazán; Raquel Fábrega-Cuadros; David Cruz Díaz; José Daniel Jiménez García; Faustino R. Pérez-López; Alexander Achalandabaso; Rafael Barranco-Zafra; Fidel Hita-Contreras. 2018. "Exercise alone or combined with dietary supplements for sarcopenic obesity in community-dwelling older people: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials." Maturitas 110, no. : 92-103.

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Published: 01 January 2018 in Maturitas
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To analyze the association of sarcopenia, obesity, and sarcopenic obesity (SO) with fear of falling (FoF) and balance confidence in a Spanish sample of middle-aged and older community-dwelling women.A total of 235 women (69.21±7.56 years) participated in this study. Body composition (bioelectrical impedance analysis), hand-grip strength, and physical performance (gait speed) were evaluated for the diagnosis of sarcopenia, obesity, and SO. Anxiety and depression were measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. The Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC) and the Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) were employed to assess FoF and balance confidence, respectively. Scores of >26 on the FES-I and <67% on the ABC were used to identify women at risk of falling. The independent associations of sarcopenia, obesity and SO with FoF, balance confidence, and fall risk were evaluated by multivariate linear and logistic regressions, adjusting for potential confounding variables.27.23% and 18.72% of women presented with sarcopenia and SO, respectively. Gait speed, body mass index (BMI), and fall history were independently associated with ABC score (adjusted-R(2)=0.152) and fall risk (ABC) (adjusted-R(2)=0.115). FES-I score was independently associated (adjusted-R(2)=0.193) with fall history, gait speed, BMI, and depression, which, together with obesity (BMI) and SO, remained independent factors for fall risk measured as FES-I score (adjusted-R(2)=0.243).In community-dwelling middle-aged and older Spanish women, BMI, gait speed, and fall history were independently associated with FoF, balance confidence, and fall risk. Depression was related only to FoF, and, together with obesity (BMI) and SO, was an independent predictor of fall risk as assessed by the FES-I.

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Agustín Aibar-Almazán; Antonio Martínez-Amat; David Cruz Díaz; José Daniel Jiménez García; Alexander Achalandabaso; Indalecio Sánchez-Montesinos; Manuel de la Torre-Cruz; Fidel Hita-Contreras. Sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity in Spanish community-dwelling middle-aged and older women: Association with balance confidence, fear of falling and fall risk. Maturitas 2018, 107, 26 -32.

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Agustín Aibar-Almazán, Antonio Martínez-Amat, David Cruz Díaz, José Daniel Jiménez García, Alexander Achalandabaso, Indalecio Sánchez-Montesinos, Manuel de la Torre-Cruz, Fidel Hita-Contreras. Sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity in Spanish community-dwelling middle-aged and older women: Association with balance confidence, fear of falling and fall risk. Maturitas. 2018; 107 ():26-32.

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Agustín Aibar-Almazán; Antonio Martínez-Amat; David Cruz Díaz; José Daniel Jiménez García; Alexander Achalandabaso; Indalecio Sánchez-Montesinos; Manuel de la Torre-Cruz; Fidel Hita-Contreras. 2018. "Sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity in Spanish community-dwelling middle-aged and older women: Association with balance confidence, fear of falling and fall risk." Maturitas 107, no. : 26-32.