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Abstract
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Introduction: Locomotive Syndrome is one of the problems of old age that is related to osteoporosis. The aim of the present study was to investigate the Effect of 12 Weeks of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Locomotive Syndrome in Women with Osteopenia.
Method: In this experimental study, 30 women with osteopenia (T-score between -1 and -2.5) and an average age of 61.25 ± 4.1 years were randomly assigned to either an exercise group or a control group. The training group completed a combined aerobic (40-70% HRR) and resistance training programme, each lasting 90 minutes, three days a week for 12 weeks. Data analysis was performed using ANCOVA, with the significance level set at P < 0.05.
Results: After 12 weeks of intervention, significant improvements in locomotive syndrome were observed in participants (p = 0.00, p = 0.02, p=0.01).
Conclusion: Combined training can effectively improve locomotive syndrome in women with osteopenia. Future research should investigate training programs with higher intensity and longer duration.
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