Mitigation of detraining effects: physical activity improves protein profile and physical function of aged amid COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

We investigated the impact of abrupt interruption, imposed by COVID-19, and subsequent resumption of regular practice of a combined exercise training program on protein, renal profile, and physical functional capacity in physically active older adults before the pandemic.

Methods

Thirty-five volunteers (mean age 64.36 ± 19.43 years) participated, with data collected before the COVID-19 pandemic (PRE), 12 months after social isolation (PAN, detraining period), and 10 months after returning to regular exercise (POST).

Results

In the POST period, both older women (n = 26) and men (n = 9) exhibited higher serum levels of albumin and total protein (p < 0.0001 for albumin and total proteins in older women group; p = 0.0033 for albumin and p = 0.0002 for total proteins i

SUBMITTER: Gomez RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12482374 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature