Treinamento de força para idosos: contribuições do exercício resistido para o aumento da força e desenvolvimento da capacidade funcional

Abstract

This study aimed to highlight the relevance of strength training in the life of the elderly person. It is important to note that resistance training with weights in the daily routine of the elderly is currently considered a strategy for improving physical and psychological quality of life. To do this, a qualitative-quantitative investigative methodology was used that combined quantitative and qualitative techniques to collect and analyse data. The study was conducted at a weightlifting gym where 12 elderly volunteers of both sexes, with ages ranging from 60 to 75 were selected. The study consisted of applying a structured questionnaire that focused on measuring and quantifying relevant information about the physical activity in question. Literature points to various studies that attest that strength training brings benefits in improving functional capacity, psychological and quality of life. Thus, this investigation is in line with the data presented in the literature where it was possible to realize that resistance training with weights in aging plays a fundamental role in improving functional capacity, psychological and quality of life. The results of this study show that the volunteers who participated in this evaluation say that they will continue with resistance training with weights, because this sports practice brought them motivation, better performance of functional capacity, and greater independence and security, in summary: an improvement in overall quality of life.