Processo de envelhecimento saudável: manutenção da aptidão cardiorrespiratória por meio de exercícios aeróbios regulares

Abstract

The importance of the healthy aging process through physical exercise, in particular aerobic exercises, establishes a relationship with Cardiorespiratory Fitness (CRF) due to its prominent position in the assessment of physical fitness and its strong association with cardiovascular health. Objective: To understand the relationship between healthy aging and ACR and how Physical Education can intervene between them, in order to improve the aging process for a better quality of life and autonomy in old age. Method: The study is characterized by a literature review research in the narrative style, qualitative and theoretical in nature. Results: Aerobic training programs (AT) with high to vigorous intensity demonstrated superior improvements for ACR levels, Blood pressure (BP), Heart rate (HR) in older adults and elderly people, in relation to moderate intensity AT, however, all interventions achieved significant increases in ACR levels compared to groups without intervention. Conclusions: The practice of physical exercises should be continued throughout life, as the consequences of interruption for a long period have negative effects on previously achieved results. Another important point to highlight is the importance of supervision by physical education professionals in training sessions, for better monitoring of vital signs and training variables, greater motivation and correction of exercises.