Effects of Different Interventions Using Taekwondo, Boxing, and Elastic Band Training on Body Composition and Physical Function in Chilean Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
<b>Background</b>: Interventions involving Olympic combat sports, such as Taekwondo (TKD) and Boxing (BOX), represent innovative approaches for promoting health in older people. Elastic bands training (EBT), by contrast, is a safe and cost-effective method that has demonstrated positive...
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| author | Edgar Vásquez-Carrasco Jordan Hernandez-Martinez Izham Cid-Calfucura Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz Camila Ruiz Camila Baeza María José Márquez Tomás Herrera-Valenzuela Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco Eduardo Carmine-Peña Paulina Sepúlveda Cristian Sandoval Pablo Valdés-Badilla |
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| description | <b>Background</b>: Interventions involving Olympic combat sports, such as Taekwondo (TKD) and Boxing (BOX), represent innovative approaches for promoting health in older people. Elastic bands training (EBT), by contrast, is a safe and cost-effective method that has demonstrated positive effects on functional physical parameters in this population. This study aimed to compare the effects of TKD and BOX interventions, relative to EBT, on body composition and physical function in Chilean older women. <b>Methods</b>: This randomized controlled trial comprised three parallel groups: TKD (<i>n</i> = 10), BOX (<i>n</i> = 10), and EBT (<i>n</i> = 10). Participants in each group underwent pre- and post-intervention assessments following two 60 min sessions per week over an eight-week period. <b>Results</b>: Multiple comparisons revealed significant advantages for EBT over TKD and BOX in maximal isometric handgrip strength for both the dominant (<i>p</i> < 0.001; d = 0.967, large effect) and non-dominant (<i>p</i> < 0.001; d = 0.641, moderate effect) hands. Conversely, significant improvements in Timed Up-and-Go performance were observed in the TKD and BOX groups compared to EBT (<i>p</i> < 0.001; d = 2.071, large effect). All groups showed significant within-group improvements in the 30 s chair stand test (<i>p</i> < 0.001; d = 0.095, large effect). No significant changes were found in body fat percentage, fat-free mass, back scratch test, sit-and-reach test, or 2 min step test across groups. <b>Conclusions</b>: Although no substantial differences were observed between groups for most variables, TKD and BOX interventions significantly reduced Timed Up-and-Go times, whereas EBT enhanced maximal isometric handgrip strength in both hands. These findings highlight the distinct functional benefits of each intervention modality for older Chilean women. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c8d92b1b6d9a4129b82b5704f820fa962025-07-25T13:28:08ZengMDPI AGLife2075-17292025-06-01157104910.3390/life15071049Effects of Different Interventions Using Taekwondo, Boxing, and Elastic Band Training on Body Composition and Physical Function in Chilean Older Women: A Randomized Controlled TrialEdgar Vásquez-Carrasco0Jordan Hernandez-Martinez1Izham Cid-Calfucura2Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz3Camila Ruiz4Camila Baeza5María José Márquez6Tomás Herrera-Valenzuela7Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco8Eduardo Carmine-Peña9Paulina Sepúlveda10Cristian Sandoval11Pablo Valdés-Badilla12School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Psychology, University of Talca, Talca 3465548, ChileDepartment of Physical Activity Sciences, Universidad de Los Lagos, Osorno 5290000, ChileEscuela de Ciencias del Deporte y Actividad Física, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, Santiago 8320000, ChileSchool of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health, Universidad Santo Tomás, Talca 3530000, ChilePhysical Education Pedagogy, Universidad de Los Lagos, Osorno 5290000, ChilePhysical Education Pedagogy, Universidad de Los Lagos, Osorno 5290000, ChilePhysical Education Pedagogy, Universidad de Los Lagos, Osorno 5290000, ChileDepartment of Physical Activity, Sports and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), Santiago 8370003, ChilePostgraduate Program in Health Promotion, Cesumar University, Maringá 87050-390, Paraná, BrazilCarrera de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, ChileDepartamento de Ciencias Preclínicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4811230, ChileEscuela de Tecnología Médica, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, Los Carreras 753, Osorno 5310431, ChileDepartment of Physical Activity Sciences, Faculty of Education Sciences, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3530000, Chile<b>Background</b>: Interventions involving Olympic combat sports, such as Taekwondo (TKD) and Boxing (BOX), represent innovative approaches for promoting health in older people. Elastic bands training (EBT), by contrast, is a safe and cost-effective method that has demonstrated positive effects on functional physical parameters in this population. This study aimed to compare the effects of TKD and BOX interventions, relative to EBT, on body composition and physical function in Chilean older women. <b>Methods</b>: This randomized controlled trial comprised three parallel groups: TKD (<i>n</i> = 10), BOX (<i>n</i> = 10), and EBT (<i>n</i> = 10). Participants in each group underwent pre- and post-intervention assessments following two 60 min sessions per week over an eight-week period. <b>Results</b>: Multiple comparisons revealed significant advantages for EBT over TKD and BOX in maximal isometric handgrip strength for both the dominant (<i>p</i> < 0.001; d = 0.967, large effect) and non-dominant (<i>p</i> < 0.001; d = 0.641, moderate effect) hands. Conversely, significant improvements in Timed Up-and-Go performance were observed in the TKD and BOX groups compared to EBT (<i>p</i> < 0.001; d = 2.071, large effect). All groups showed significant within-group improvements in the 30 s chair stand test (<i>p</i> < 0.001; d = 0.095, large effect). No significant changes were found in body fat percentage, fat-free mass, back scratch test, sit-and-reach test, or 2 min step test across groups. <b>Conclusions</b>: Although no substantial differences were observed between groups for most variables, TKD and BOX interventions significantly reduced Timed Up-and-Go times, whereas EBT enhanced maximal isometric handgrip strength in both hands. These findings highlight the distinct functional benefits of each intervention modality for older Chilean women.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/7/1049agingmartial artsmuscle strengthpostural balancesports medicine |
| spellingShingle | Edgar Vásquez-Carrasco Jordan Hernandez-Martinez Izham Cid-Calfucura Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz Camila Ruiz Camila Baeza María José Márquez Tomás Herrera-Valenzuela Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco Eduardo Carmine-Peña Paulina Sepúlveda Cristian Sandoval Pablo Valdés-Badilla Effects of Different Interventions Using Taekwondo, Boxing, and Elastic Band Training on Body Composition and Physical Function in Chilean Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial Life aging martial arts muscle strength postural balance sports medicine |
| title | Effects of Different Interventions Using Taekwondo, Boxing, and Elastic Band Training on Body Composition and Physical Function in Chilean Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial |
| title_full | Effects of Different Interventions Using Taekwondo, Boxing, and Elastic Band Training on Body Composition and Physical Function in Chilean Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Different Interventions Using Taekwondo, Boxing, and Elastic Band Training on Body Composition and Physical Function in Chilean Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Different Interventions Using Taekwondo, Boxing, and Elastic Band Training on Body Composition and Physical Function in Chilean Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial |
| title_short | Effects of Different Interventions Using Taekwondo, Boxing, and Elastic Band Training on Body Composition and Physical Function in Chilean Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial |
| title_sort | effects of different interventions using taekwondo boxing and elastic band training on body composition and physical function in chilean older women a randomized controlled trial |
| topic | aging martial arts muscle strength postural balance sports medicine |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/7/1049 |
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