Multicomponent exercise training is effective in improving health and behavior indicators in Brazilian elderly women: A non-randomized trial

Objective: The aim was to evaluate the effects of a supervised 12-week Multicomponent exercise training on elderly women health and behavior indicators. Methods: Anthropometric characteristics and body composition, functional capacity, sedentary behavior, physical activity level and biochemical profile were evaluated in the control group (67.2 ± 5.2 years, n = 14) and in the experimental group (67.4 ± 6.1 years, n = 41). The experimental group were composed by 41 elderly women who performed 12 weeks of Multicomponent exercise training involving strength, aerobic, flexibility and balance exercises. The inclusion criteria for the study were women aged 60 years or more and presentation of a medical certificate authorizing the practice of physical exercise. Results: Maintenance of anthropometric characteristics and body composition was observed in both groups (p > 0.05). There was an improvement in aerobic capacity, lower and upper limb strength in the experimental group (p