Publications by authors named "Graciele Ferreira de Ferreira"
Randomized Clinical Trial of Water-Based Aerobic Training in Older Women (WATER Study): Functional Capacity and Quality of Life Outcomes.
Luana Siqueira Andrade Stephanie Santana Pinto Mariana Ribeiro Silva Paula Carolini Campelo Samara Nickel Rodrigues Graciele Ferreira de Ferreira
J Phys Act Health
August 2020
Article Synopsis
- This study examined the impact of two water-based aerobic training programs on the functional capacity and quality of life (QoL) of older women, using a randomized clinical trial design.
- 41 women, averaging 64 years old, were divided into two training groups (continuous and interval), participating in sessions twice a week for 12 weeks, with various functional tests and QoL questionnaires administered before and after training.
- Results showed significant improvements in functional tests like the 30-second chair stand, 6-minute walk, and gait velocity for both training groups, suggesting that both programs effectively enhanced functional capacity and sustained QoL perception among older women.