A importância da prática dos exercícios resistidos para cadeirantes

Abstract

The practice of resistance physical exercises is important as it promotes health, physical and psychological well-being, development of new skills and social interactions. Objective: describe the main benefits that the practice of resistance exercises bring to wheelchair users. Methodology: For the development of the present study, a bibliographical research of the exploratory type was carried out with analysis of the texts in a qualitative way. The research was in digital media, focusing on studies carried out in the last ten years, within the line of sport and health sciences. Results: The practice of physical exercises by wheelchair users brings numerous benefits such as cardiorespiratory, cardiovascular, metabolic, bone, cardiac reconditioning, biomechanical and muscular adaptation, improvements in muscle strength, greater resistance, increased muscle mass, decreased body weight, improved physical fitness, trunk control, improved posture, good execution of movements and improved balance, preventing joint diseases and reducing the number of falls and fractures, giving individuals a better quality of life and greater independence. Final considerations: The practice of resisted physical exercises brings numerous benefits to wheelchair users, being essential to improve their quality of life, since it guarantees greater autonomy to carry out day-to-day activities. It is worth mentioning that the follow-up of a professional is essential to carry out the evaluation of some essential parameters and to monitor the student so that there is better use of training and respect for the limitations of each individual.