Stretching and Multicomponent Training to Functional Capacities of Older Women: A Randomized Study.

ABSTRACT: The real benefits of stretching when used as training for the older adult population and for developing other physical capacities are still uncertain. Thus, the objective of the present work is to investigate the effects of stretching training combined with multi-component training on the physical capacities of physically inactive older women. Women aged 60 to 70 years were randomized into three groups: multicomponent training (MT), multicomponent training combined with flexibility training (CT), and control group (CG). Both training interventions were carried out for 14 weeks, with two weekly sessions. Participants were assessed for agility, muscle strength (sitting and standing and elbow flexion/extension), and cardiorespiratory fitness (6-min walk). Multicomponent training with flexibil

SUBMITTER: Sobrinho ACDS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8751009 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature