Effects of a multicomponent training protocol on functional fitness and quality of life of physically active older women

• Published in: Motricidade Vol. 13; pp. 86 - 93
• Main Authors: Nogueira, Albernon Costa, Neto, Antônio Gomes de Resende, Santos, José Carlos Aragão, Chaves, Leury Max da Silva, Azevêdo, Luan Morais, Teixeira, Cauê V La Scala, Senna, Gilmar Webber, Da Silva-Grigoletto, Marzo Edir
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ribeira de Pena Edições Desafio Singular 01-01-2017
• Subjects: Exercise; Older people; Physical fitness; Quality of life; Systematic review
• ISSN: 1646-107X; 2182-2972

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of twelve weeks of a multicomponent training program on functional fitness and quality of life in physically active elderly women. Twenty-six women were randomly divided into Multicomponent Training (TM = 15, 65,60 ± 5,0,10 years, 28,50 ± 5,50 kg / m2) and Control Group (GC = 11, 62,5 ± 5, 30 years, 30,4 ± 5,90 kg / m2). The TM performed mobility exercises, walking, strength exercises in circuit and intermittent activities. The GC performed mobility exercises and relaxation practices. For both interventions, the frequency was three weekly sessions, in intercalated days, lasting 50 minutes. The functional fitness was evaluated by Senior Fitness battery and quality of life using the WHOQOOL-bref questionnaire. The data were analyzed by ANOVA 2x2 with post hoc Bonferroni. At the end of the 12 weeks, the TM presented significant differences in relation to the pretest and GC in the Raise and walk, Sit and Raise, Forearm flexion and WHOQOOL tests. In the sit and reach, Reaching behind the back and 6-minute walk tests did not show significant differences between groups. The present TM protocol was effective in improving the functional parameters and quality of life of the elderly. Therefore, it was demonstrated that TM is as a viable option to combat some of the deleterious effects of aging.