Publications by authors named "Paula C Campelo"
The present study aimed to investigate whether training status would influence the capacity of a verification phase (VER) to confirm maximal oxygen uptake (VOmax) of a previous graded exercise test (GXT) in individuals with hypertension. Twelve older adults with hypertension (8 women) were recruited. Using a within-subject design, participants performed a treadmill GXT to exhaustion followed by a multistage VER both before and after a 12-wkcombined exercise training programme.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of the present study was to compare the neuromuscular, morphological, and functional responses to a high-velocity resistance training (HVRT) program between three cohorts: middle-aged adults (40-55 years, n = 18), healthy older adults (> 60 years, n = 18), and mobility-limited older adults (n = 8). Participants were tested before and after a 4-week control period and then assigned to a 12-week HVRT intervention. Investigated outcomes included ultrasound-derived muscle thickness and quality, maximal dynamic strength (1RM), maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), and muscle activation (sEMG), as well as muscle power and functional performance.
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- This study examined the impact of two water-based aerobic training programs on the functional capacity and quality of life (QoL) of older women, using a randomized clinical trial design.
- 41 women, averaging 64 years old, were divided into two training groups (continuous and interval), participating in sessions twice a week for 12 weeks, with various functional tests and QoL questionnaires administered before and after training.
- Results showed significant improvements in functional tests like the 30-second chair stand, 6-minute walk, and gait velocity for both training groups, suggesting that both programs effectively enhanced functional capacity and sustained QoL perception among older women.