Ryosuke Shigematsu

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Affiliation: Mie University
Country: Japan

Publications

  1. ncbi A novel exercise for improving lower-extremity functional fitness in the elderly
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Faculty of Education, Mie University, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, Japan 514 8507
    Aging Clin Exp Res 18:242-8. 2006
  2. ncbi Age differences in the relation of perceived neighborhood environment to walking
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Faculty of Education, Mie University, Tsu, Mie, Japan
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 41:314-21. 2009
  3. ncbi Square-stepping exercise versus strength and balance training for fall risk factors
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Faculty of Education, Mie University, Mie, Japan 514 8507
    Aging Clin Exp Res 20:19-24. 2008
  4. ncbi Square-stepping exercise and fall risk factors in older adults: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Faculty of Education, Mie University, Japan
    J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 63:76-82. 2008
  5. ncbi Cutoff and target values for intra-abdominal fat area for prevention of metabolic disorders in pre- and post-menopausal obese women before and after weight reduction
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Faculty of Education, Mie University, Tsu, Japan
    Circ J 70:110-4. 2006
  6. ncbi Motor speed and lower extremity strength as predictors of fall-related bone fractures in elderly individuals
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Faculty of Education, Mie University, Kurima Machiya 1577, Tsu, Mie 514 8507, Japan
    Aging Clin Exp Res 18:320-4. 2006
  7. ncbi [Reasons for older adults independently continuing exercise after a supervised Square-Stepping Exercise intervention]
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Faculty of Education, Mie University
    Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi 58:22-9. 2011
  8. ncbi Rate of perceived exertion as a tool to monitor cycling exercise intensity in older adults
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Course for Continued Education, Mie University, Mie 514-8507, Japan
    J Aging Phys Act 12:3-9. 2004
  9. ncbi [Training of exercise advisers for older adults ("Kenko-onshi") and support for their activities]
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Nippon Koshu Eisei Zasshi 52:319-27. 2005
  10. ncbi Target value of intraabdominal fat area for improving coronary heart disease risk factors
    Kiyoji Tanaka
    Institute of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
    Obes Res 12:695-703. 2004

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Publications13

  1. ncbi A novel exercise for improving lower-extremity functional fitness in the elderly
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Faculty of Education, Mie University, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, Japan 514 8507
    Aging Clin Exp Res 18:242-8. 2006
    ..The purpose of this study was to test whether our new exercise program (a square-stepping exercise: SSE) would improve lower-extremity functional fitness in the elderly...
  2. ncbi Age differences in the relation of perceived neighborhood environment to walking
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Faculty of Education, Mie University, Tsu, Mie, Japan
    Med Sci Sports Exerc 41:314-21. 2009
    ..Older adults were expected to be more affected by environmental attributes than younger adults. The present study examined age-related differences in associations between perceived neighborhood environment and physical activity...
  3. ncbi Square-stepping exercise versus strength and balance training for fall risk factors
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Faculty of Education, Mie University, Mie, Japan 514 8507
    Aging Clin Exp Res 20:19-24. 2008
    ..The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of square-stepping exercise (SSE) training, which is a new and low-cost method designed to improve lower-extremity functional fitness, with strength and balance (SB) training...
  4. ncbi Square-stepping exercise and fall risk factors in older adults: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Faculty of Education, Mie University, Japan
    J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 63:76-82. 2008
    ..This study aimed to compare two exercise programs--square-stepping exercise (SSE), which is a low-cost indoor program, and walking--for improving the fitness of the lower extremities...
  5. ncbi Cutoff and target values for intra-abdominal fat area for prevention of metabolic disorders in pre- and post-menopausal obese women before and after weight reduction
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Faculty of Education, Mie University, Tsu, Japan
    Circ J 70:110-4. 2006
    ..There are no studies on the cutoff or target values after weight reduction in pre- and post-menopausal women...
  6. ncbi Motor speed and lower extremity strength as predictors of fall-related bone fractures in elderly individuals
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Faculty of Education, Mie University, Kurima Machiya 1577, Tsu, Mie 514 8507, Japan
    Aging Clin Exp Res 18:320-4. 2006
    ..The purpose of this prospective population-based study was to examine the combined effects of motor speed and knee extension strength on risk of fall-related bone fractures in elderly individuals over a 10-year period...
  7. ncbi [Reasons for older adults independently continuing exercise after a supervised Square-Stepping Exercise intervention]
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Faculty of Education, Mie University
    Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi 58:22-9. 2011
    ..After this intervention period, the participants continued SSE without supervision for four years. The current study was conducted to determine why the participants independently continued SSE...
  8. ncbi Rate of perceived exertion as a tool to monitor cycling exercise intensity in older adults
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Course for Continued Education, Mie University, Mie 514-8507, Japan
    J Aging Phys Act 12:3-9. 2004
    ..In conclusion, RPE was strongly associated with oxygen uptake in the older group. These results indicate that RPE is effective in monitoring exercise intensity in older adults...
  9. ncbi [Training of exercise advisers for older adults ("Kenko-onshi") and support for their activities]
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Nippon Koshu Eisei Zasshi 52:319-27. 2005
  10. ncbi Target value of intraabdominal fat area for improving coronary heart disease risk factors
    Kiyoji Tanaka
    Institute of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
    Obes Res 12:695-703. 2004
    ..The goal of this study was to determine an intraabdominal fat (IF) area target value for improving coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors in response to weight reduction...
  11. ncbi Effects of exercise frequency on functional fitness in older adult women
    Yoichi Nakamura
    Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1 1 1 Tennodai, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki 305 8574, Japan
    Arch Gerontol Geriatr 44:163-73. 2007
    ..In order to improve functional fitness in older women, an exercise frequency of at least three times each week should be recommended...
  12. ncbi Central obesity and health-related factors among middle-aged men: a comparison among native Japanese and Japanese-Brazilians residing in Brazil and Japan
    Andiara Schwingel
    Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, Sports Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
    J Physiol Anthropol 26:339-47. 2007
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  13. ncbi Dance-based aerobic exercise may improve indices of falling risk in older women
    Ryosuke Shigematsu
    Japan Foundation for Aging and Health, Higashiura, Chita, Aichi, Japan
    Age Ageing 31:261-6. 2002
    ..CONCLUSIONS: dance-based aerobic exercise specifically designed for older women may improve selected components of balance and locomotion/agility, thereby attenuating risks of falling...