| Title |
The effects of a formal exercise training programme on salivary hormone concentrations and body composition in previously sedentary aging men
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| Published in |
SpringerPlus, January 2013
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| DOI | 10.1186/2193-1801-2-18 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Lawrence D Hayes, Fergal M Grace, Nick Sculthorpe, Peter Herbert, John WT Ratcliffe, Liam P Kilduff, Julien S Baker |
| Abstract |
Alteration in body composition, physical function, and substrate metabolism occur with advancing age. These changes may be attenuated by exercise. This study examined whether twenty eight, previously sedentary males (62.5 ± 5.3 years of age; body mass of 89.7 ± 16.4 kg) adhering to the ACSM minimum guidelines for aerobic exercise for six weeks would improve exercise capabilities, body composition and salivary hormone profiles. After six weeks of adhering to the guidelines, salivary testosterone and vo(2max) (absolute and relative) increased (p < 0.05), whilst body fat percentage and body mass decreased (p < 0.05). Peak power output, fat free mass and cortisol values were not significantly different. Interestingly, salivary testosterone correlated inversely with body fat percentage (R(2) = .285, p = 0.011). These results suggest that despite previous inactivity, older males can achieve improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition and anabolism by adhering to simple lifestyle changes. |
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| Unknown | 2 | 100% |
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| Members of the public | 1 | 50% |
| Scientists | 1 | 50% |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 2% |
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| Unknown | 62 | 97% |
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| Student > Master | 13 | 20% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 11 | 17% |
| Student > Bachelor | 8 | 13% |
| Researcher | 4 | 6% |
| Professor | 3 | 5% |
| Other | 13 | 20% |
| Unknown | 12 | 19% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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| Medicine and Dentistry | 15 | 23% |
| Sports and Recreations | 15 | 23% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 5 | 8% |
| Unspecified | 3 | 5% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 3 | 5% |
| Other | 6 | 9% |
| Unknown | 17 | 27% |
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