Abstract
The study was based on evaluating the effects of 20 weeks of concurrent training on the functional capacity of elderly. 66 elderly women were divided by randomization into two groups, a concurrent training group (CTG, n = 33, with 69,12 ± 7,00 years) and a control group (CG, n = 33, with 69,21 ± 6,60 years). The study intervention period occurred during 20 weeks. The evaluation of the CF was made by the Daily Life Activity Scale (ADL) proposed by Katz, associated with the Scale of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) proposed by Lawton. For muscle strength training, maximum load was used between 70-85% of 1RM and in cardiovascular resistance training, 70-89% of reserve HR was used. The results show statistically significant improvement in CF Lawton scale (Δ% = 21,04%, p = 0,007) and CF scale Katz (Δ% = 7.31%, p < 0,001) compared to the control group. The results allow to conclude that the practice of concurrent training improved CF elderly.
KEYWORDS
Aging; Functionality; Physical exercise