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Efficacy of moderate aerobic training on insulin like growth facror and functional capacity in elderly
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Abstract
Background: Insulin like growth factor -1 (IGF-1) decrease with aging, which lead to several disorders and disabilities in elderly. Objective: The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of moderate aerobic training on insulin like growth factor1- and functional capacity in elderly. Methods: The study was conducted on thirty elderly subjects, their age ranged from 60 to 70 years old with mean value of 64.18 years; they were selected randomly from Qena University Hospitals based on the inclusion criteria .All the subjects had participated in moderate aerobic training calculated as 65% to 75% of their predetermined maximum heart rate. This program was applied three times per week for eight weeks. Results: Statistical analysis showed a significant increase of insulin like growth factor by 32% and functional capacity by 18.5%. Conclusion: It was concluded that moderate aerobic training improve insulin like growth factor-1 and functional capacity in elderly