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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology and Exercise Science
  • Public Health Interventions

Background:

  • Aging is associated with changes in body composition and decreased functional capacity.
  • Community-based exercise programs can promote healthy aging in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a 20-week physical exercise program on body composition and functional capacity in women over 50.
  • To compare these effects based on age groups within the study population.

Main Methods:

  • Forty-eight women aged over 50 participated in a 20-week program (2 sessions/week, 60 min/session).
  • Measurements included weight, height, Body Mass Index (BMI), fat mass, and fat-free mass via bioelectrical impedance.
  • Functional capacity was assessed using handgrip strength, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and Guralnick test.

Main Results:

  • Significant reductions were observed in weight (P<0.001), BMI (P<0.001), and fat mass (P<0.001).
  • Improvements were noted in handgrip strength (P=0.014), lower limb strength (P<0.001), TUG test performance (P<0.001), and Guralnick test scores (P<0.001).
  • Age influenced body composition outcomes, but not functional capacity improvements.

Conclusions:

  • A 20-week exercise program delivered at Basic Healthcare Units effectively decreases body fat and enhances functional capacity in women over 50.
  • The program demonstrates a feasible community-based intervention for improving health markers in older women.