Treinamento de força contra a obesidade na terceira idade

Abstract

Introduction: Obesity results from the intake of more calories than the metabolized calories from physical exercise and normal daily activities. Obesity in the elderly has been growing and with this, the following question arises: What is the contribution of strength training in the treatment of obesity in old age? Objective: To investigate the contribution of strength training in the fight against obesity in old age. Methodology: the research fits the line of research in Physical Education related to Sport and Health Sciences - CES, with bibliographic character. Eight studies met the inclusion criteria for analysis and discussion of the results of this research. Results: Strength training itself is a form of intervention against obesity in the elderly. However, studies have shown that the other parameters influence and their combination with strength training was effective in decreasing the percentage of fat in the elderly. Conclusion: Obesity in the elderly can be prevented and treated through strength training combined with other parameters. .