“…Hence, physical activity seems to lead to an increase in cognitive processing speed and, consequently, to more efficient and appropriate motor responses (23,24). The literature also states that one of the main ways of preventing, minimizing and/or reversing most physical, social and psychological declines frequently associated with aging is physical activity, as it is constantly associated with significant improvements in health conditions, such as stress, obesity, diabetes and coronary diseases control and, most importantly, improved functional capacity in older adults (24,25).…”