Randomized Trial on Neuroprotective Effects of Six-Weeks TRX Trainings on bFGF and Body Flexibilities in Aged Women

Paper ID : 1482-SPORTCONGRESS

Authors

Razieh Angizeh *1, Mojtaba Salehpour2, Ghorbangol Ashabi2 1PHD Student 2Corresponding author

Abstract

Introduction: Age-related physiological declines may lead to neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive disorders that can be modulated by resistance trainings. We investigated the effects of six weeks TRX suspension trainings on Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (bFGF), flexibility and cardiovascular endurance in elderly women. Methods: Twenty-eight healthy women (65.5±4.5 yrs.) were randomly assigned into TRX (n=15) or control groups (n=13). The training protocol consisted of six weeks of TRX (two weekly sessions). The participants in the control group were asked to avoid any activities beyond their daily activities. Before and after the study Fullerton Functional Fitness Assessment Tests, the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and blood tests were conducted to measure physical fitness and neurotrophic factors, respectively. Results: Data analysis illustrated increases in bFGF (p<0.05) in TRX group compared to the control group. TRX group demonstrated improvements in cardiovascular endurance and flexibilities more than the control group (p<0.05). Conclusion: Our findings highlight the efficacy of TRX suspension trainings in improving physical fitness and Neurotrophic Factors through the arteriogenesis associated with FGF2 (bFGF) enhancement. Therefore, the training protocol can prove benefits for this demographic group.

Keywords

Aging women, bFGF, Physical Fitness, TRX

Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation)