Os benefícios da musculação e treinamento de força para a população idosa

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Population aging raises questions about how to maintain quality of life and autonomy in older adults. Strength training has been considered an important tool in this context. OBJECTIVE: To analyze and investigate the benefits of strength training for the elderly population, promoting healthy and active aging. METHODOLOGY: This is a literature review based on studies from the last 15 years, using databases such as Google Scholar, Scielo, Lilacs, and PubMed. The included studies addressed the effects of strength training on the physical and mental health of older adults. RESULTS: Strength training showed significant benefits for older adults, including increased muscle strength, improved functional autonomy, prevention of sarcopenia, reduced risk of falls, and positive impacts on mental health. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Regular and supervised strength training contributes to healthy aging by improving quality of life, autonomy, and overall well-being. Public policies and targeted programs for this population are essential.