Programa de ejercicios aeróbicos en la calidad de vida de los adultos mayores

Abstract

Aging is an irreversible, natural and progressive process that, in addition, with time will bring with it alterations that hinder the interaction of the individual with his context, affecting also abilities in different biological areas. Providing an active and healthy aging will allow the older adult population, a better quality of life, in addition to this, the implementation of strategies inherent to active aging, such as the practice of physical activity. The objective of the present study was to improve the quality of life through aerobic exercises in the older adults of the San Sebastian Parish. The methodology, a quantitative and qualitative approach of observational and longitudinal intervention was applied. The program lasted 12 weeks with an initial and final evaluation. The population consisted of 30 older adults, who underwent a warm-up, aerobic exercise (dance therapy) and ended with flexibility and stretching exercises. In addition, the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were used, it was evidenced with a p-value 0.000<0. 05 the null hypothesis is rejected in favor of the alternative and it is concluded that the application of the aerobic exercise program presented characteristic improvements in all the dimensions evaluated by the SF-36 questionnaire there is a change in physical function, physical role, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social function, emotional role and mental health in summary, aerobic exercises help to improve the quality of life.