12주 운동프로그램의 참여가 남녀 노인의 혈중지질 및 성장호르몬과 면역반응에 미치는 영향

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the changes of blood lipid profile, growth hormone, and immune responses in elderly population after a 12 week exercise program. A total of 11 elderly aged between 65-70yrs participated for this study. results as follows : In men, barbell lifting, grip strength, sit & reach, VO2max were significantly increased(p<.05). For elderly women, lower back strength, grip strength, sit & reach, and VO2max were significantly elevated(p<.05). The total cholesterol and triglycerides were significantly decreased in both sexes(p<.05). While no differences were found in growth hormone in both sexes, estrogen was significantly increased in both sexes(p<.05). Epinephrine was decreased in both sexes(p<.05), but norepinephrine showed only a tendency of increment. Only NK cell but not T cell and B cell was statistically significant in elderly women(p<.05). The 12 week exercise program had influenced on muscular strength, cardiopulmonary function, sex hormones, and catecholamine levels in elderly population.