Purpose: Mobility is a crucial factor for independence and quality of life in old age. Nevertheless, many old people in retirement homes do not meet the physical activity recommendations. The aim of the Bestform-F – Best Function of Range of Motion feasibility study (bestform-F) was to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a machine-based multimodal exercise training program in older residents in retirement homes.
Materials and Methods: The participants (n = 77) were recruited from two retirement homes and took part in a six-month multimodal exercise training program (2x/week, 45 minutes) on pneumatic strength training machines, a balance platform and bicycle ergometers. Feasibility criteria were recruitment number ≥ 35 participants within six months, dropout rate < 40% of participants within six months of exercise, and training adherence ≥ 50% of participants taking part in at least 50% of offered training sessions. Additionally, physical performance, fear of falling, cognitive function, and quality of life were assessed at baseline and after six months.
Results: For the bestform-F study, 77 (85.6 ± 6.6 years; 78% women) out of 215 eligible residents from two senior residences were recruited. The dropout rate over six months was 10% (8/77 participants). The training adherence rate for the finishing participants was 77% (53/69 participants). In addition to the achieved feasibility criteria, significant improvements were recorded in the Chair Stand Test, Six-Minute Walk Test, and fear of falling after six months.
Conclusion: All feasibility criteria have been fulfilled. The high number of recruited participants, the low dropout rate, and high adherence to the training program confirm the feasibility of a multimodal machine-based exercise training program offered to residents in retirement homes. The results provide a basis for a cluster-randomized controlled trial aimed at further investigating the efficacy of the bestform-F program.

Keywords: machine-based exercise, seniors, sarcopenia, mobility, resistance training, balance


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Bestform-F – 最佳运动范围函数：养老院老年人多模式运动训练计划的可行性研究

目的：流动性是老年人独立性和生活质量的关键因素。然而，许多养老院的老人不符合体育锻炼的建议。Bestform-F – 最佳运动范围可行性研究 (bestform-F) 的目的是评估在养老院的老年居民中实施基于机器的多模式运动训练计划的可行性。
材料和方法：参与者（n = 77）是从两个养老院招募的，并参加了为期六个月的多模式运动训练计划（每周 2 次，45 分钟），使用气动力量训练机、平衡平台和自行车测力计。可行性标准是六个月内招募人数 ≥ 35 名参与者，运动后六个月内参与者的退出率 < 40%，以及参加至少 50% 所提供培​​训课程的参与者的训练依从性 ≥ 50%。此外，在基线和六个月后评估了身体表现、对跌倒的恐惧、认知功能和生活质量。
结果：对于 bestform-F 研究，从两个高级住宅的 215 名符合条件的居民中招募了 77 名（85.6 ± 6.6 岁；78% 为女性）。六个月的辍学率为 10%（8/77 参与者）。完成参与者的培训坚持率为 77%（53/69 参与者）。除了达到的可行性标准外，椅子站立测试、六分钟步行测试和六个月后跌倒的恐惧也有显着改善。
结论：已满足所有可行性标准。大量招募的参与者、低辍学率和对培训计划的高度遵守证实了向养老院居民提供基于多模式机器的运动培训计划的可行性。该结果为旨在进一步研究 bestform-F 程序的功效的整群随机对照试验提供了基础。

关键词：基于机器的运动，老年人，肌肉减少症，灵活性，阻力训练，平衡