Kaastu training for muscle fitness in the middle-aged and elderly adults: Effects and strengths / 中国组织工程研究

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: KAASTU training combined with low-load exercise can achieve the same effect as traditional high intensity resistance exercise. Therefore, it has been widely used in competitive sports, sports fitness, medical rehabilitation and other fields in recent years. However, there are few comments on the effects of KAASTU training on muscle fitness of the middle-aged and elderly adults. OBJECTIVE: To further explain and verify the safety, practicability and convenience of KAASTU training in the middle-aged and elderly adults exercise through a comprehensive review of the muscle fitness of middle-aged and elderly adults, and to provide scientific suggestions for the middle-aged and elderly adults to choose a safe and effective exercise. METHODS: Up to October 2019, Elsevier, PubMed, Springer, VIP, CNKI and Taiwan Academic Literature Database were searched for Chinese and English literature about KAASTU training, blood flow restriction, and muscle. Corresponding selection criteria was established according to the needs of the study, followed by literature screening. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: KAASTU training combined with low-load exercise can effectively increase the muscle mass of the middle-aged and elderly adults, and has a positive effect on the prevention of muscle atrophy in the middle-aged and elderly adults. KAASTU training combined with low-load exercise can effectively improve the muscle strength of the lower extremities, which is beneficial to reduce exercise injury and improve the quality of life. KAASTU training has positive effects on bone health of the middle-aged and elderly adults, improves osteoporosis and increases bone mineral density of the older adults. Compared with traditional resistance training, KAASTU training is characterized by lower load and better effect. Therefore, KAASTU training is easier to be accepted by the middle-aged and elderly adults.