Publications by authors named "Vania Silva Macedo Orsano"
Effect of high-velocity and traditional resistance exercise on serum antioxidants and inflammation biomarkers in older women: A randomized crossover trial.
Exp Gerontol
October 2020
Introduction: Contrary to the production of oxidant and inflammation biomarkers, antioxidant enzymes decrease with age and the adaptive response to oxidative stress is reduced. The effects of the different resistance exercise protocols to attenuate these conditions are largely unexplored.
Objective: We compared the acute effects of traditional resistance exercise (TRE) and high velocity RE (HVRE) on inflammatory biomarkers and antioxidant activity in elderly women.
Comparison of the acute effects of traditional versus high velocity resistance training on metabolic, cardiovascular, and psychophysiological responses in elderly hypertensive women.
Clin Interv Aging
November 2018
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the effects of traditional resistance training (RT) and high velocity resistance training (HVRT) on metabolic, cardiovascular, and psychological responses in elderly women with hypertension.
- Fifteen elderly women participated, completing sessions of both RT and HVRT, with assessments of heart rate, blood pressure, and various biochemical markers before and after workouts.
- Results showed that while there were no significant differences in blood pressure and heart rate between the two training types, HVRT resulted in higher nitric oxide levels and oxidative stress markers immediately after exercise, indicating that both training types are safe for this population.
Resistance training-induced gains in muscle strength, body composition, and functional capacity are attenuated in elderly women with sarcopenic obesity.
Clin Interv Aging
August 2018
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of resistance training (RT) on body composition, muscle strength, and functional capacity in elderly women with and without sarcopenic obesity (SO).
Methods: A total of 49 women (aged ≥60 years) were divided in two groups: without SO (non-SO, n=41) and with SO (n=8). Both groups performed a periodized RT program consisting of two weekly sessions for 16 weeks.