Efeitos de um programa de exercícios resistidos na percepção da qualidade de vida de adultos e idosos

Abstract

Abstract: Resistance training is an effective strategy for preventing chronic diseases and promoting the quality of life of adults and the elderly, especially in the face of the natural muscle decline associated with the aging process. Objective: To verify the effect of a resistance exercise program on the perception of quality of life in adults and the elderly. Method: An uncontrolled intervention study was conducted with 17 adults and elderly individuals (12 females and 5 males). The sociodemographic profile was identified, and the participants' perception of quality of life was estimated using the SF-36 instrument before and after the intervention. The intervention consisted of a 12-week resistance exercise program, conducted with two weekly sessions. Results: A significant improvement was identified in the general health status domain after the resistance exercise intervention (from 65.6±14.3 to 71.7±18.1; p=0.026). The other domains did not show statistically significant differences (p>0.05). Conclusion: The 12-week resistance exercise program promoted a significant improvement in overall health status and was able to preserve quality of life in the other domains of the SF-36.