Nordic walking training in elderly, a randomized clinical trial. Part II: Biomechanical and metabolic adaptations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nordic walking is an attractive method of endurance training. Nevertheless, the biomechanic response due to the additional contribution of using poles in relation to free walking training has been less explored in the elderly.

Purpose

This randomized parallel controlled trial aimed to assess the effects of 8 weeks of Nordic walking and free walking training on the walking economy, mechanical work, metabolically optimal speed, and electromyographic activation in elderly.

Methods

Thirty-three sedentary elderly were randomized into Nordic walking (n = 16) and free walking group (n = 17) with equalized loads. Submaximal walking tests were performed from 1 to 5 km h^-1 on the treadmill.

Results

Walking economy was improved in both free and Nordi

SUBMITTER: Gomenuka NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6957599 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature