Efectividad de un programa de ejercicios de calistenia en adultos mayores.

Abstract

Introduction: Aging brings about a series of physiological and functional changes that negatively affect the quality of life of older adults. Considering this situation, physical exercise is a fundamental tool for preserving functional abilities in this population. This helps older adults to age more healthily and actively. Objective: To determine the effects of a calisthenics exercise program on older adults residing at the Carlos Luis Plaza Dañin nursing home. Methodology: The design is experimental, longitudinal, and explanatory in nature, with 35 older adults of both sexes participating. The evaluation was carried out using a 4-stage balance test, the Krauss-Weber flexibility test, and dynamometry. Results: The flexibility variable had an initial mean of -15.46 cm and a final mean of -14.56 cm. Although the difference was only 0.90 cm, the analysis indicates a statistically significant improvement. In terms of grip strength, the mean went from 17.71 kg to 18.53 kg, an increase of 0.82 kg. However, stability did not exceed the critical value of 3.84, so no significant differences were found in the pass rates before and after the intervention. Conclusion: Based on the results, it is clear that the calisthenics program had a positive and significant effect on improving flexibility and grip strength, although its impact on overall stability was limited.