Can Self-Management Strategies for Reducing Sedentary Behavior Combined With Multicomponent Training Improve the Body Composition of Older Adults? A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Stefany Lee, Patricia Rehder Santos, Gabriela Cassemiliano, Vinícius Ramon da Silva Santos, Laura Bonome Message, Tainara Rodrigues Dos Santos, Ana Claudia Silva Farche, Paulo Giusti Rossi, Juliana Hotta Ansai, Eduardo Ferriolli, Natália Duarte Pereira, Guillermo Rúben Oviedo, Myriam Guerra-Balic, Maria Giné-Garriga, Anielle Cristhine de Medeiros Takahashi

Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil. · pubmed

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Abstract

Body composition changes during the aging process leads to an increase in fat mass and a decline in lean mass. Physical exercise can cause changes in body composition, but it is unclear whether reducing sedentary behavior (SB) also produces positive effects.

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Research summary

The paper claims that self-management strategies for reducing sedentary behavior combined with multicomponent training can improve body composition in older adults. This research is relevant as it addresses lifestyle interventions that may mitigate age-related declines in body composition, which is a factor in longevity and overall health in aging populations.

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