Body composition and functional autonomy of older adult women after a resistance training program

Abstract: Objectives: To assess the effects of a resistance training program for older adult women's functional autonomy and body composition. Method: A total of 13 volunteer women aged 55±5,1 years participated in this study. Functional autonomy and body composition were assessed. The linear training program lasted for three months with 65, 70 and 75% intensity with 10 maximum repetitions. Results: Statistical improvement in fat percentage (∆% = -6,92%, p=0,04) and the WHR index (∆% = -3,44%, p<0,001) was confirmed. In addition, statistical improvement in functional autonomy was observed in the tests: POTOS (∆% = - 36.9%, p<0,001); 10mW (∆% = -8,9%, p= 0,01); RSP (∆% = -16,7%, p = 0,002); RCWH (∆% = -16,5%, p<0,001); and in the GDLAM index (∆% = - 14.3%, p<0.001). Conclusion: The resistance training showed positive effects on older adult women's functional capacity and body composition

Object Details

• Alternative title: Composição corporal e autonomia funcional de mulheres idosas após um programa de treinamento resistido
• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Veröffentlichungsversion ; begutachtet (peer reviewed) ; In: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online ; 6 (2014) 1 ; 74-85

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Mannheim
• (when): 2014

Further information

• DOI: 10.9789/2175-5361.2014.v6i1.47-61
• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-54586-2
• Rights: Open Access; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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