Benefícios do treinamento resistido para os idosos de Goiânia: um estudo de caso

Abstract

Abstract - Aging is associated with a series of physiological and functional declines that can contribute to increased disability, frailty and falls. Contributing factors are the loss of muscle mass and strength with increasing age, a phenomenon called sarcopenia. Objective: To present the main benefits obtained through resistance training in the elderly population in Goiânia. Method: Case study with the acceptance of the IC and the participation of four elderly people of both sexes aged between 60 and 61 years old. Data analysis variables were: sociodemographic data such as: gender, age, weight; BMI, WHtR and seven FR and Fmax skinfolds both before and after training. Results: Monitored training was carried out for three months with four elderly people. It was noted that there was an improvement in their clinical health status, as resistance training has a double impact on a person's metabolic rate because it increases the use of energy during the exercise session and the recovery period and muscle reconstruction for up to three days after each workout. Conclusions: The benefits after training for 3 months were: decrease in hip size, which however reduces cardiovascular risks; increased lean muscle mass; increased strength and endurance; increased motor coordination; increased proactivity in daily activities and consequently resistance to the risk of falls.