Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the effects of TKD on anthropometric and physical function parameters in older women with abdominal obesity, compared with conventional exercise interventions such as MCT, and WE. We hypothesized that TKD would produce greater improvements in abdominal fat and physical function than MCT and WE in older women with abdominal obesity.
(i) women aged 60-65 years
(ii) waist circumference >88 cm
(iii) ability to understand and follow contextualized instructions based on simple commands
(iv) functional independence, defined as a score of ≥43 points on the Preventive Medicine Examination for Older Adults of the Chilean Ministry of Health.
(i) presence of disability
(ii) participation in physical rehabilitation or presence of musculoskeletal injuries limiting usual physical activity
(iii) permanent or temporary contraindication to participation in physical exercise.
Universidad Católica del Maule
Lead sponsor
University of Talca
Collaborator