Abstract
The purpose in this study is to investigate the influence of 18-month combined exercise program on body composition, cardiovascular function and isokinetic leg strength in older men living in residential aged care facilities. 12 healthy older men over 65 years without any clinical problem participated in the combined exercise program. The combined exercise program was composed of over 18 months, 3 times per week and 40 minutes per day. Body composition, cardiovascular fitness, and isokinetic leg strength were measured at pre-exercise, 6-month after exercise, 12-month after exercise, and1 8-month after exercise with the same standard operating process. The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA with repeated measures, and Dunnett post-hoc.. In this study, the results are as follows: First, the 18-month combined exercise did not significantly change in body composition related factors except basal metabolic rate. Basal metabolic rate significantly increased in 18-month after exercise. Second, After the long term exercise, peak hear t rate significantly increased. Third, in factors of muscle strength, the long-term exercises significantly enhanced bilateral leg muscle strength at 60°/sec isokinetic conditions only. In conclusion, the 18- month combined exercise has a positive effect on basal metabolic rate and peak heart rate, and 60°/sec leg muscle strength in older men living in residential aged care facilities.
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