Efeitos de um programa de exercícios resistidos em indicadores antropométricos cardiometabólicos e pressão arterial de adultos e idosos

Abstract

Abstract - Objective: To verify the effect of a resistance exercise program on cardiometabolic anthropometric indicators and to estimate cardiometabolic risk. Method: An uncontrolled intervention study was conducted with 21 adults and elderly individuals (15 female and 6 male). A 12-week resistance exercise protocol was performed, with a frequency of twice a week. To verify the changes in training, variables such as BMI, WC, WHR, WHtR, and BP were compared. For data tabulation and classification, descriptive and inferential statistics were analyzed using Jamovi software (version 2.6.26). Data normality was verified using the Shapiro-Wilk test. Results: After the intervention, a statistically significant reduction in mean systolic blood pressure (p=0,006) and an increase in resting heart rate (p=0,007) were observed. No statistically significant differences were found in the other indicators. Conclusions: The cardiometabolic risk estimated through waist circumference and body mass index did not register any volunteers in the extremely high and obesity III categories, respectively, after the program intervention. The risk based on the waist-to-hip ratio in the high category decreased.