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The Effect of Nordic Walking Training Combined with Vitamin D Supplementation on Postural Control and Muscle Strength in Elderly People-A Randomized Controlled Trial.

International journal of environmental research and public health
January 1, 1970
Jan Mieszkowski et al. (9 authors)
Journal ArticleRandomized Controlled TrialResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tHuman StudyClinical
Extracted Claims (4)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
high-intensity interval training Nordic Walking (HI-NW)
increase
Vitamin D serum concentration
women over 60 years of age
-
increased
#1
high-intensity interval training Nordic Walking (HI-NW)
increase
elbow torque performance
women over 60 years of age
-
increased
#2
moderate-intensity continuous training Nordic Walking (MI-NW) combined with high-dose Vitamin D supplementation (4000 IU/day)
increase
Vitamin D serum concentration
women over 60 years of age
-
increased
#3
moderate-intensity continuous training Nordic Walking (MI-NW) combined with high-dose Vitamin D supplementation (4000 IU/day)
increase
leg muscle mass
women over 60 years of age
-
increased
#4
Abstract

Nordic Walking (NW) and Vitamin D concentration (Vit D) alone have been shown to contribute to the health and performance of elderly people. However, the interaction between these two factors has yet to be explored. In this study 42 women over 60 years of age (69.02 ± 5.56 years) were recruited and divided in two NW groups: a high-intensity interval training group (HI-NW) and a moderate-intensity continuous training group (MI-NW). Individuals from each group completed a 12-week NW training program (3 times a week/2 hours) combined with randomized Vitamin D supplementation (HD = high dose: 4000 IU/day or LD = low dose: 800 IU/day). Body composition, postural control, muscle strength and Vitamin D serum concentration were measured twice; before and after the intervention. To investigate the interaction between supplementation and training a mixed-design analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed. The HI-NW group, regardless of supplementation dose, increased their Vit D and elbow torque performance. On the other hand, in the MI-NW group the same Vit D outcome was seen only with HD supplementation and was also associated with increased leg muscle mass. In conclusion, beneficial effects of both HI-NW and MI-NW training regimes were seen. The impact of the dose supplementation on Vit D and body composition was related to the type of NW training.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AgedBody CompositionCalcium-Regulating Hormones and AgentsCholecalciferolDietary SupplementsFemaleHigh-Intensity Interval TrainingHumansMiddle AgedMuscle StrengthMuscle, SkeletalPostural BalanceVitamin DVitaminsWalking
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Citation Metrics
Total Citations13
Citations/Year1.9
Relative Citation Ratio0.93
NIH Percentile47.5%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75