The Effect of Physical Exercise on Functional Capacity and Perception of Well-Being in Older Adults
Ingrid J. Sánchez-Roa,
Javier L. Reina-Monroy,
Clara S. Juliao-Vargas
et al.
Abstract:Study purpose. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of strength training exercises on functional capacity, quality of life and perception of well-being in elderly people.
Materials and Methods. It was used a mixed study with sequential explanatory design, in which 25 elderly females between 62 and 85 years participated in a physical exercise program for eight weeks, with a frequency of 3 days and sessions of 58 minutes on average. The Senior Fitness Test battery of test item was conducted with a grip strengt… Show more
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