Benefits of physical activity in aging

Authors

  • Ana Paula Martins Vilela Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Marta Pereira Coelho Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Adriana Nunes Moraes Partelli Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Edilson Romais Schmildt Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Ana Paula Costa Velten Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Ludmilla Gripa Barcellos dos Santos Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Kamila Medani Tristão Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30712/guara.v3i3.9833

Keywords:

Happy age, Aging, Physical Activity

Abstract

This cross-sectional study was conducted among physically active older adults participating in the "Happy Age" Extension Project and sedentary older adults. The aim was to compare the blood glucose, cholesterol, and anthropometric data of sedentary older adults with those of active older adults. Data collection was performed through blood and anthropometric tests, and significant differences were found in the variables total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate between active and sedentary older adults. The conclusion was that regular physical activity among older adults significantly improved total and LDL cholesterol levels, systolic blood pressure, and heart and respiratory rate.

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19-09-2025

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MARTINS VILELA, Ana Paula; PEREIRA COELHO, Marta; NUNES MORAES PARTELLI, Adriana; ROMAIS SCHMILDT, Edilson; COSTA VELTEN, Ana Paula; GRIPA BARCELLOS DOS SANTOS, Ludmilla; MEDANI TRISTÃO, Kamila. Benefits of physical activity in aging. Guará Journal, [S. l.], v. 3, n. 3, p. 17–25, 2025. DOI: 10.30712/guara.v3i3.9833. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufes.br/guara/article/view/9833. Acesso em: 29 dec. 2025.

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