The benefits of physical exercise for healthy aging

The aim of this study was to investigate the benefits of physical exercise for healthy aging. The assessment of functional capacity levels was conducted using the Fullerton Battery. The sample consisted of 38 elderly women (33 in the case group and 5 in the control group), aged over 60. Improved per...

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Main Authors: Antônio Wagner Vasconcelos Silva, Walmir Romário Santos, Wlaldemir Roberto Santos
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Language:Portuguese
Published: Instituto Brasileiro de Pesquisa e Ensino em Fisiologia do Exercício 2024-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.rbpfex.com.br/index.php/rbpfex/article/view/2870
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description The aim of this study was to investigate the benefits of physical exercise for healthy aging. The assessment of functional capacity levels was conducted using the Fullerton Battery. The sample consisted of 38 elderly women (33 in the case group and 5 in the control group), aged over 60. Improved performance was observed in various variables in the Case Group, including the sit and reach test (p=0.034), reach behind the back (p=0.046), walking test (p=0.002), and stationary march (p=0.027), compared to the Control Group. Elderly women who engage in regular physical exercise demonstrate better functional capacity, particularly in terms of flexibility and aerobic endurance.
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spelling doaj-art-0910edee035c42a5afe1bf579ef47a772025-08-20T02:52:52ZporInstituto Brasileiro de Pesquisa e Ensino em Fisiologia do ExercícioRevista Brasileira de Prescrição e Fisiologia do Exercício1981-99002024-04-01181152672722870The benefits of physical exercise for healthy agingAntônio Wagner Vasconcelos Silva0Walmir Romário Santos1Wlaldemir Roberto Santos2FBV University Center-UNIFBV, Recife, Pernambuco, Brasil. University of São Paulo-USP, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil. University of Pernambuco-UPE, Recife, Pernambuco, Brasil. The aim of this study was to investigate the benefits of physical exercise for healthy aging. The assessment of functional capacity levels was conducted using the Fullerton Battery. The sample consisted of 38 elderly women (33 in the case group and 5 in the control group), aged over 60. Improved performance was observed in various variables in the Case Group, including the sit and reach test (p=0.034), reach behind the back (p=0.046), walking test (p=0.002), and stationary march (p=0.027), compared to the Control Group. Elderly women who engage in regular physical exercise demonstrate better functional capacity, particularly in terms of flexibility and aerobic endurance.https://www.rbpfex.com.br/index.php/rbpfex/article/view/2870elderlyagingphysical exercise
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