Knowledge on the benefits associated with bodybuilding practice for physically active elderlies

• Autor(a) principal: Teixeira,Tatiane Gomes
• Data de Publicação: 2011
• Outros Autores: Côrte,Beltrina
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging (Online)
• Texto Completo: https://ggaging.com/details/227
• topic: Bodybuilding, physical activity, elderlies, gerontology.

<p><b>INTRODUCTION:</b> The benefits of practicing strength training (bodybuilding) at an old age are well described in literature. However, little is known about the elderlies understanding of how important practicing strength training regularly is.<br> <b>OBJECTIVE:</b> To investigate and discuss the knowledge of physically active elderlies, about the benefits of bodybuilding's practice.<br> <b>METHODS:</b> The research was qualitative. An episodic interview, constructed by the researchers, was used to collect data.<br> <b>RESULTS:</b> Thirty-nine elderlies have participated, 25 were bodybuilders in gyms, 10 were walkers, two practiced both bodybuilding and walking, and two although were not bodybuilders, frequented a gym. Most of the elderlies have shown a few knowledge about bodybuilding and its benefits. This knowledge was less significant among those who never had access to that kind of physical activity. The main benefits associated to strength training were better mobility, aesthetic results, reduction of pain, muscular strengthening and physical conditioning.<br> <b>CONCLUSION:</b> The Knowledge of the elderly about benefits of strength training is related to physiological and biological dimension. This result is influenced both by individual questions and socio cultural context.</p>