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This investigation aimed to compare the effects of suspension training versus traditional resistance exercise using a combination of bands and bodyweight on body composition, bioimpedance vector patterns, and handgrip strength in older men. Thirty-six older men (age 67.4 ± 5.1 years, BMI 27.1 ± 3.3 kg/m2) were randomly allocated into suspension training (n = 12), traditional training (n = 13), or non-exercise (n = 11) groups over a 12-week study period. Body composition was assessed using conventional bioelectrical impedance analysis and classic and specific bioelectric impedance vector analysis, and handgrip strength was measured with a dynamometer. Results showed a significant (p< 0.05) group by time interaction for fat mass, fat-free mass, total body water, skeletal muscle index, classic and specific bioelectrical resistance, classic bioelectrical reactance, phase angle, and dominant handgrip strength. Classic and specific vector displacements from baseline to post 12 weeks for the three groups were observed. Handgrip strength increased in the suspension training group (p< 0.01, ES: 1.50), remained stable in the traditional training group, and decreased in the control group (p< 0.01, ES: −0.86). Although bodyweight and elastic band training helps to prevent a decline in muscle mass and handgrip strength, suspension training proved more effective in counteracting the effects of aging in older men under the specific conditions studied.
Francesco Campa; Brad Schoenfeld; Elisabetta Marini; Silvia Stagi; Mario Mauro; Stefania Toselli. Effects of a 12-Week Suspension versus Traditional Resistance Training Program on Body Composition, Bioimpedance Vector Patterns, and Handgrip Strength in Older Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2021, 13, 2267 .
AMA StyleFrancesco Campa, Brad Schoenfeld, Elisabetta Marini, Silvia Stagi, Mario Mauro, Stefania Toselli. Effects of a 12-Week Suspension versus Traditional Resistance Training Program on Body Composition, Bioimpedance Vector Patterns, and Handgrip Strength in Older Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 2021; 13 (7):2267.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Campa; Brad Schoenfeld; Elisabetta Marini; Silvia Stagi; Mario Mauro; Stefania Toselli. 2021. "Effects of a 12-Week Suspension versus Traditional Resistance Training Program on Body Composition, Bioimpedance Vector Patterns, and Handgrip Strength in Older Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial." Nutrients 13, no. 7: 2267.
Green spaces are defined as open spaces of ground, covered by vegetation, including parks and gardens. This kind of environment is linked to many positive effects and its importance is growing due to increasing urbanization. Understanding what drives people to use green urban space is fundamental to creating appropriate campaigns to develop the use of such spaces and improve the citizens’ quality of life. A questionnaire on the attitude towards green space was developed and submitted to people from two Italian regions. Emilia-Romagna and Veneto are two regions in the North of Italy with different territorial policies. Three hundred and ten surveys were collected (167 in Emilia-Romagna and 143 in Veneto). Significant differences were observed between regions, age groups and in relation to the kind of work (p< 0.05). People from Emilia-Romagna have higher scores of attitudes towards green space than people from Veneto, underlining the importance of territorial policies. Moreover, younger participants (18–30 years) seem to be less attracted to green urban space. Being an employee seems to influence the attitude towards green space. Particular attention should be given to subjects of the younger age groups and to the number of hours spent at work. This could be an important element for future research, so that political action can be implemented with these categories in mind.
Alessia Grigoletto; Mario Mauro; Francesco Campa; Alberto Loi; Maria Zambon; Marzia Bettocchi; Mark Nieuwenhuijsen; Laura Bragonzoni; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Stefania Toselli. Attitudes towards Green Urban Space: A Case Study of Two Italian Regions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 6442 .
AMA StyleAlessia Grigoletto, Mario Mauro, Francesco Campa, Alberto Loi, Maria Zambon, Marzia Bettocchi, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Laura Bragonzoni, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Stefania Toselli. Attitudes towards Green Urban Space: A Case Study of Two Italian Regions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (12):6442.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlessia Grigoletto; Mario Mauro; Francesco Campa; Alberto Loi; Maria Zambon; Marzia Bettocchi; Mark Nieuwenhuijsen; Laura Bragonzoni; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Stefania Toselli. 2021. "Attitudes towards Green Urban Space: A Case Study of Two Italian Regions." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 12: 6442.
This systematic review aimed to investigate the type of physical activity carried out in green urban spaces by the adult population and to value its impact on the population’s health. Additionally, another purpose was to examine if the presence of outdoor gyms in green urban spaces can promote participation in physical activity among adults. Searches of electronic databases, with no time restrictions and up to June 2020, resulted in 10 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. A quantitative assessment is reported as effect size. Many people practiced walking activity as a workout, which showed improvements in health. Walking is the most popular type of training due to its easy accessibility and it not requiring equipment or special skills. Outdoor fitness equipment has been installed in an increasing number of parks and has become very popular worldwide. Further, outdoor fitness equipment provides free access to fitness training and seems to promote physical activity in healthy adults. However, other studies about outdoor fitness equipment efficiency are needed. People living near to equipped areas are more likely to perform outdoor fitness than those who live further away. The most common training programs performed in green urban spaces included exercises with free and easy access, able to promote physical health and perception.
Alessia Grigoletto; Mario Mauro; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Vincenzo Iannuzzi; Davide Gori; Francesco Campa; Gianpiero Greco; Stefania Toselli. Impact of Different Types of Physical Activity in Green Urban Space on Adult Health and Behaviors: A Systematic Review. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education 2021, 11, 263 -275.
AMA StyleAlessia Grigoletto, Mario Mauro, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Vincenzo Iannuzzi, Davide Gori, Francesco Campa, Gianpiero Greco, Stefania Toselli. Impact of Different Types of Physical Activity in Green Urban Space on Adult Health and Behaviors: A Systematic Review. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education. 2021; 11 (1):263-275.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlessia Grigoletto; Mario Mauro; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Vincenzo Iannuzzi; Davide Gori; Francesco Campa; Gianpiero Greco; Stefania Toselli. 2021. "Impact of Different Types of Physical Activity in Green Urban Space on Adult Health and Behaviors: A Systematic Review." European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education 11, no. 1: 263-275.
Background: Resistance training improves health in obese and overweight people. However, it is not clear what is the optimal weekly resistance training frequency and the most efficacious training protocol on body composition, cardiometabolic risk factors, and handgrip strength (HS). The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a supervised structured 24 week resistance training program on obese and overweight women. Methods: Forty-five women (BMI 37.1 ± 6.3 kg/m2; age 56.5 ± 0.7 years) were randomly assigned to one of two groups: a group with a high weekly training frequency of three times a week (HIGH) and a group that performed it only once a week (LOW). Cardiometabolic risk factors, anthropometric and HS measures were taken before and after the intervention period. Results: A significant (p < 0.05) group by time interaction was observed for body weight, body mass index, waist circumference, fat mass, plasma glucose, plasma insulin, homeostatic model assessment, and for dominant and absolute HS. Additionally, only the HIGH group saw increased HS and decreased total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol after the intervention period (p < 0.05). The observed increase in HS was associated with an improved insulin resistance sensitivity (absolute handgrip strength: r = −0.40, p = 0.007; relative handgrip strength: r = −0.47, p = 0.001) after training, which constitutes an essential element for cardiovascular health. Conclusions: The results suggest that high weekly frequency training give greater benefits for weight loss and cardiometabolic risk factors improvement than a training program with a training session of once a week. Furthermore, the improvement of HS can be achieved with a high weekly frequency training.
Francesco Campa; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Gianpiero Greco; Mario Mauro; Paolo Mazzuca; Federico Spiga; Stefania Toselli. Effects of Different Resistance Training Frequencies on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, and Handgrip Strength in Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2020, 5, 51 .
AMA StyleFrancesco Campa, Pasqualino Maietta Latessa, Gianpiero Greco, Mario Mauro, Paolo Mazzuca, Federico Spiga, Stefania Toselli. Effects of Different Resistance Training Frequencies on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, and Handgrip Strength in Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2020; 5 (3):51.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Campa; Pasqualino Maietta Latessa; Gianpiero Greco; Mario Mauro; Paolo Mazzuca; Federico Spiga; Stefania Toselli. 2020. "Effects of Different Resistance Training Frequencies on Body Composition, Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, and Handgrip Strength in Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 5, no. 3: 51.
Stefania Cataldi; Gianpiero Greco; Mario Mauro; Francesco Fischetti. Effect of exercise on cancer-related fatigue: A systematic review. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise 2020, 16, 1 .
AMA StyleStefania Cataldi, Gianpiero Greco, Mario Mauro, Francesco Fischetti. Effect of exercise on cancer-related fatigue: A systematic review. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise. 2020; 16 (3):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefania Cataldi; Gianpiero Greco; Mario Mauro; Francesco Fischetti. 2020. "Effect of exercise on cancer-related fatigue: A systematic review." Journal of Human Sport and Exercise 16, no. 3: 1.