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Stretching and Multicomponent Training to Functional Capacities of Older Women: A Randomized Study

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  • Andressa Crystine da Silva Sobrinho

    (School of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo (USP), Avenida Bandeirantes 3900, Ribeirao Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil)

  • Mariana Luciano de Almeida

    (College of Nursing of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo (USP), Avenida Bandeirantes 3900, Ribeirao Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil)

  • Guilherme da Silva Rodrigues

    (School of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo (USP), Avenida Bandeirantes 3900, Ribeirao Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil)

  • Rodrigo Fenner Bertani

    (University of Franca (UNIFRAN), Avenida Dr. Armando de Sáles Oliveira 201, Franca 14404-600, SP, Brazil)

  • Joao Gabriel Ribeiro Lima

    (School of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo (USP), Avenida Bandeirantes 3900, Ribeirao Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil)

  • Carlos Roberto Bueno Junior

    (School of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo (USP), Avenida Bandeirantes 3900, Ribeirao Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
    College of Nursing of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo (USP), Avenida Bandeirantes 3900, Ribeirao Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil)

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Background and Purpose: The real benefits of stretching when used as training for the older adult population and for developing other physical capacities are still uncertain. Thus, the objective of the present work is to investigate the effects of stretching training combined with multi-component training on the physical capacities of physically inactive older women. Methods: Women aged 60 to 70 years were randomized into three groups: multicomponent training (MT), multicomponent training combined with flexibility training (CT), and control group (CG). Both training interventions were carried out for 14 weeks, with two weekly sessions. Participants were assessed for agility, muscle strength (sitting and standing and elbow flexion/extension), and cardiorespiratory fitness (6-min walk). Results and Discussion: Multicomponent training with flexibility presented a very large effect on the variables of strength, agility, and aerobic fitness, while multicomponent training had a medium effect on agility and a large and very large effect on muscle strength variables. This is the first study in the literature to analyze the effect of flexibility training, associated with multicomponent training, on other physical capacities. Conclusions: The results of the current study suggest that adding flexibility training to a multicomponent training program generates additional benefits to the development of other physical capacities.

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  • Andressa Crystine da Silva Sobrinho & Mariana Luciano de Almeida & Guilherme da Silva Rodrigues & Rodrigo Fenner Bertani & Joao Gabriel Ribeiro Lima & Carlos Roberto Bueno Junior, 2021. "Stretching and Multicomponent Training to Functional Capacities of Older Women: A Randomized Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(1), pages 1-9, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2021:i:1:p:27-:d:707500
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    1. Heidi Bucht & Lars Donath, 2019. "Sauna Yoga Superiorly Improves Flexibility, Strength, and Balance: A Two-Armed Randomized Controlled Trial in Healthy Older Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(19), pages 1-11, October.
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    1. Emilio Jofré-Saldía & Álvaro Villalobos-Gorigoitía & Cristián Cofré-Bolados & Gerson Ferrari & Gemma María Gea-García, 2023. "Multicomponent Training in Progressive Phases Improves Functional Capacity, Physical Capacity, Quality of Life, and Exercise Motivation in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(3), pages 1-24, February.
    2. Guilherme da Silva Rodrigues & Karine Pereira Rodrigues & Mariana Luciano de Almeida & Andressa Crystine da Silva Sobrinho & Natalia Yumi Noronha & Cicero Jonas Rodrigues Benjamim & Sabrina da Silva &, 2023. "Comparing Fourteen Weeks of Multicomponent Training Versus Combined Training in Physically Inactive Older Women: A Randomized Trial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(3), pages 1-13, February.
    3. Andressa Crystine da Silva Sobrinho & Larissa Chacon Finzeto & Mariana Luciano de Almeida & Guilherme da Silva Rodrigues & João Gabriel Ribeiro de Lima & Karine Pereira Rodrigues & Átila Alexandre Tra, 2024. "Which Variables Are Associated with the Magnitude of the Physical Fitness Response in Older Adults? An Analysis of Their Development and Influence," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(8), pages 1-17, August.

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