ABSTRACT
Introduction:
It is well described in the literature that physical exercise of different kinds has many benefits for the health of all populations; however, general fitness programs have received little attention in terms of the possible health benefits for those who take part in them, especially in relation to physical performance measures and walking capacity.
Objective:
To evaluate the effectiveness of general fitness training on Vo2 max and quality of gait among elderly people.
Methods:
A group of one hundred and twenty male and female subjects was selected, with a mean age of 64.81 ± 2.71 years, body mass of 66.97 ± 4.81 kg, and height of 164.6 ± 4.81 cm. We used the Balke 15-minute test to determine Vo2 max, and the Dynamic Gait Index to check the quality of gait. Statistical analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test for related samples, with 5% significance.
Results:
For all treatments, there was a difference in Vo2 max, and the results of the Dynamic Gait Index suggest an improvement in quality of gait.
Conclusion:
it seems that the general fitness training proposed in this study was effective in improving Vo2 max and quality of gait in the selected group.
Keywords:
personal autonomy; gymnastics; gait; exercise
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