INFLUÊNCIA DO TREINAMENTO FUNCIONAL SOBRE A APTIDÃO FÍSICA DE IDOSAS ATIVAS

The objective of this study was to verify the effect of functional training on flexibility, balance, cardiorespiratory capacity and muscular strength in the elderly. The sample was divided into Functional Group - FG (n = 16, 67,1±3,7 years) and Conventional Group - CG (n = 14; 63,9±4,7 years). Body mass index and waist / hip ratio were evaluated. To verify the functional fitness was used part of the Senior Fitness Test battery. Data analysis was performed using ANOVA. The present study verified a significant improvement in FG in strength, flexibility and cardiorespiratory capacity, with no statistical difference in GC. Already in the balance in both the inter and intragroup analyzes the FG presented a statistically significant increase. Regarding the anthropometric variables, no differences were found in any of the analyzes. It is concluded that the applied functional training protocol is efficient in improving functional aptitude in active elderly women.El objetivo de este estudio fue verificar el efecto del entrenamiento funcional sobre la flexibilidad, equilibrio, capacidad cardiorrespiratoria y fuerza en ancianas. La muestra fue dividida en Grupo Funcional - GF (n=16, 67,1±3,7 años) y Convencional - GC (n=14, 63,9±4,7). Se evaluó el índice de masa corporal y la relación cintura/cadera. Para la verificación de la aptitud funcional se utilizó parte de la batería Senior Fitness. El análisis de fue realizado mediante ANOVA. Se verificó en relación a los valores iniciales mejora significativa del GF en la fuerza, flexibilidad y capacidad cardiorrespiratoria, sin diferencia estadística del GC. En el equilibrio tanto en el análisis inter como en la intragrupos el GF presentó un aumento significativo. En relación a las variables antropométricas no se encontraron diferencias en ninguno de los análisis. Se concluye que el protocolo de TF aplicado se muestra eficiente en la mejora de la aptitud funcional en ancianas.O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar o efeito do treinamento funcional sobre a flexibilidade, equilíbrio, capacidade cardiorrespiratória e força muscular em idosas. A amostra foi dividida em Grupo Funcional - GF (n=16, 67,1±3,7 anos) e Grupo Convencional – GC (n=14; 63,9±4,7 anos). Avaliou-se o índice de massa corporal e a relação cintura/quadril. Para verificação da aptidão funcional foi utilizado parte da bateria Senior Fitness Test. A análise dos dados foi feita mediante ANOVA. O presente estudo verificou em relação aos valores iniciais melhora significativa do GF na força, flexibilidade e capacidade cardiorrespiratória, sem diferença estatística do GC. Já no equilíbrio tanto na análise inter como na intragrupos o GF apresentou aumento estatisticamente significativo. Em relação às variáveis antropométricas não foram encontradas diferenças em nenhuma das análises. Conclui-se que o protocolo de treinamento funcional aplicado demonstra-se eficiente na melhora da aptidão funcional em idosas ativas

Monitoring of the Training Load and Well-Being of Elite Rhythmic Gymnastics Athletes in 25 Weeks: A Comparison between Starters and Reserves

The objective of this study was to monitor the training loads (TL) and well-being of elite rhythmic gymnastics (RG) athletes, as well as compare these variables between starters and reserve gymnasts during 25 weeks of training. Ten athletes from the Brazilian national RG team (17.4 ± 1.1 y of age) were monitored during the general preparatory period (GPP), specific preparatory period (SPP), and pre-competitive period (PCP). The internal TL was quantified with the use of sessional ratings of perceived exertion (sRPE). We assessed well-being daily with a well-being scale. The TL, duration, monotony, and strain were calculated weekly. We found that the internal TL and session durations were 9242 ± 2511 AU and 2014 ± 450 min, respectively. The internal TL, strain, and monotony were greater in the PCP than in the GPP and SPP for starters. In the SPP, there were statistical differences in internal TL (p = 0.036) and strain (p = 0.027) between starters and reserves. In the PCP, there were also statistical differences between starters vs. reserves athletes regarding internal TL (p = 0.027) and strain (p = 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in well-being between the periods assessed. In conclusion, RG athletes display a higher TL magnitude during the PCP, whereas only reporting non-significant minor variations in well-being. In addition, there is a discrepancy in the TL between starters and reserves

Monitoring of the Training Load and Well-Being of Elite Rhythmic Gymnastics Athletes in 25 Weeks: A Comparison between Starters and Reserves

The objective of this study was to monitor the training loads (TL) and well-being of elite rhythmic gymnastics (RG) athletes, as well as compare these variables between starters and reserve gymnasts during 25 weeks of training. Ten athletes from the Brazilian national RG team (17.4 ± 1.1 y of age) were monitored during the general preparatory period (GPP), specific preparatory period (SPP), and pre-competitive period (PCP). The internal TL was quantified with the use of sessional ratings of perceived exertion (sRPE). We assessed well-being daily with a well-being scale. The TL, duration, monotony, and strain were calculated weekly. We found that the internal TL and session durations were 9242 ± 2511 AU and 2014 ± 450 min, respectively. The internal TL, strain, and monotony were greater in the PCP than in the GPP and SPP for starters. In the SPP, there were statistical differences in internal TL (p = 0.036) and strain (p = 0.027) between starters and reserves. In the PCP, there were also statistical differences between starters vs. reserves athletes regarding internal TL (p = 0.027) and strain (p = 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in well-being between the periods assessed. In conclusion, RG athletes display a higher TL magnitude during the PCP, whereas only reporting non-significant minor variations in well-being. In addition, there is a discrepancy in the TL between starters and reserves