阻力運動結合認知活動模組對社區亞健康長者體能成效探討

Exploring the Effects of Resistance Training Combined with Cognitive Activities on Physical Fitness of Sub-healthy Elderly in the Community

許多研究指出阻力運動確實有助於延緩肌少症發生，降低老人跌倒發生，但是尚未有阻力運動結合認知活動進行研究。本研究探討中強度阻力運動結合認知活動模組，是否有效提升亞健康年長者的體能相關表現。招募共12名女性，60歲以上來自彰化市社區之亞健康長者，平均年齡為74.9歲，接受每週一次，每次120分鐘，為期12週的中強度阻力運動結合認知活動模組介入之計劃。在介入前、介入後進行（1）30秒坐姿起立測試、（2）2.44公尺起身繞行測驗、（3）左腳單腳站立、（4）右腳單腳站立測量與Wilcoxon Singed-Rank Test進行分析。觀察到受測者在30秒坐姿起立測試顯示鍛煉計劃可增加受訓者在30秒內能夠起立坐下的次數。在計劃期間發生COVID-19疫情，減少受測者日常的活動，但透過中強度阻力運動結合認知活動模組介入之鍛煉計劃仍然提升了30秒內起立坐下次數有助於爬樓梯、走路及從椅子起立等動作。

Many studies have indicated that resistance training can indeed help delay the onset of sarcopenia and reduce falls among the elderly. However, there has been no research on the combination of resistance training and cognitive activities. This study aims to investigate whether moderate-intensity resistance exercise combined with a cognitive activity program is effective in improving physical performance in sub-healthy older adults. A total of 12 female participants aged 60 and above, from the community in Changhua City, were recruited. The average age was 74.9 years. They underwent a 12-week intervention program consisting of a once-a-week, 120-minute session of moderate-intensity resistance training combined with cognitive activities. Before and after the intervention, the following measurements were taken and analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test: (1) 30-second sit-to-stand test, (2) 2.44-meter up-and-go test, (3) left single-leg stance, and (4) right single-leg stance. It was observed that the exercise program increased the number of sit-to-stand repetitions within 30 seconds for the participants. Despite the occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic during the program, which reduced participants’daily activities, the exercise program combining moderate-intensity resistance exercise with cognitive activities still improved the number of sit-to-stand repetitions within 30 seconds, contributing to activities such as climbing stairs, walking, and rising from chairs.