Effects of floorball and strength training in a real-life setting on health and physical function in older men
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Background: There is lacking information about the physiological response when conducting exercise training of older men in a real-life setting. Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of floorball and strength training in a real-life setting on health and physical function in older men. Methods: , respectively, were recruited to floorball (FG, n = 29), strength (SG, n = 38) or bowls (BG, n = 9) training 1 h twice a week in municipal activity centers and senior sport clubs. Subjects were tested at baseline, after 12 and 24 weeks. Results: Twelve weeks of floorball and strength training lead to reduced (P < 0.05) blood glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb1Ac), body mass, fat mass, visceral and android fat. Further, SG had a decrease (P < 0.05) in gynoid fat as well as total and LDL plasma cholesterol. FG and SG decreased heart rate at rest. In SG, systolic and diastolic blood pressure were also reduced (P < 0.05). FG increased (P < 0.05) markers for bone growth. FG and SG improved (P < 0.05) functional capacity. The improvements in FG and SG were maintained after 24 weeks. BG did not have any changes. Conclusion: In conclusion, older men conducting floorball or strength training twice a week in a real-life setting can improve functional capacity and a high number of health factors, whereas playing bowls does not lead to physiological changes.
Source: Frontiers in Aging
Authors: Mogens Theisen Pedersen, Jens Bangsbo
Institution: University of Copenhagen
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,077
Funders: Nordea-fonden, Kulturministeriet
Award: G5533905400
OpenAlex ID: W4412924094