THE EFFECTS OF EXERCISE ON PHYSICAL FITNESS IN DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES, AUTONOMY AND SATISFACTION WITH LIFE AMONG THE ELDERLY IN INSTITUTIONS/EFEITOS DE UM PROGRAMA DE EXERCÍCIOS …

Abstract:

This study is aimed at examining the effects of a muscle-strength condition exercise (MSE) program (MSE) on a battery of physical fitness tests battery related to daily lifeving activities (Pf-Adl) and life satisfaction among elderly men's. The sample consisted of male participants from two elderly care institutions. The participants were randomized into an experimental group (EG; n= 27; age= 78.2±4.1 years) and control group (CG; N= 24; age 77.9±3.7 years). The EIG participated incarry out a MSE program during for 12weeks, two times per week. The CG, did not undergowent a MSE program. To measure the psychological dimension, the Satisfaction with Llife Sscale (SWLS) was used. The Pf-Adl was analysed through the LAGED motor tasks protocol (LP). The paired-t statistics revealed significant reductions in the execution time of all the tests of the LP protocol which indicated possible benefits that come from EIG …

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2015

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