Evaluation of physical fitness in older adults: an unavoidable challenge for society that focuses on quality of life
Keywords:
elderly, fitness, quality of life, senior fitness, testAbstract
The regular practice of physical exercise has amply corroborated its benefits in the quality of life of the elderly. Everyday activities such as dressing, getting up from a chair or climbing stairs require a degree of functional independence that is only possible when individuals present an acceptable physical condition. The determination of the efficiency of the different motor skills becomes then a necessity, as it allows the establishment of the exercise programs most appropriate for older adults and it aids in the comprehension of the level of relationship with the quality of life demonstrated. The verification of the physical conditioning of this sector of the population is carried out through an internationally validated and reliable test, adapted to the possibilities of the elderly, as is the Senior Fitness Test.References
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