Effect of resistive training on the maximum strenght,flexibility and functional autonomy of elderly woman

Resumen

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of resistive training on maximum strength, flexibility and functional autonomy, as well as the correlation between maximum strength and functional autonomy of the elderly women (strength group, GF, n=11, = 66.3 ± 7.84 years/control group, GC, n=11, =65.1 ± 3.33 years). They participated of a resistive training (75-85% 1RM) during 16 weeks, 2 days/week. Statistical procedures were Pearson’s correlation and Student t-test, using the SPSS package, version 12.0. Data showed signifi cant results for GF on the strength, fl exibility and functional autonomy, and signifi cant correlation between strength and functional autonomy (r=-0.67). The data suggested that training program enhances performance in activities of daily living with a training protocol of only 2 days/week.