RESISTIVE EXERCISES FOR OLDERS ADULTS

a narrative review

Authors

  • Rafael BELIZÁRIO Centro Universitário de Jaguariúna – UNIFAJ
  • Renan MILANES Centro Universitário de Jaguariúna - UNIFAJ
  • Gilberto OLIVEIRA Centro Universitário de Jaguariúna - UNIFAJ
  • João SIMIONATO Centro Universitário de Jaguariúna - UNIFAJ
  • Taiguara Bertelli COSTA Centro Universitário de Jaguariúna - UNIFAJ

Keywords:

exercícios resistidos, exercício físico, treinamento de força, força muscular, capacidade muscular, idosos, pessoa idosa, envelhecimento

Abstract

Muscle strength is considered an extremely important component in the sports training program. The present study had as objective a bibliographical review regarding the exercise with weight for elderly people, 20 articles were evaluated, where the same compose a table formed by (training method, intensity control, strength, functionality). According to the revised articles, we can conclude that strength training is capable of generating a significant increase in strength and functionality in the elderly regardless of age.

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Published

2019-10-01

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 1 (2019): Ciências da Saúde

Section

Artigos