Impact of two hydrogymnastics class methodologies on the functional capacity and flexibility of elderly women.

Background: Activities in the aquatic environment can be an interesting alternative of physical exercise for the elderly, due to several properties of water, which can favor the physiological, metabolic, perceptive, and musculoskeletal effects. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of performing two hydrogymnastic class methodologies on the functional capacity and flexibility in elderly women.

Methods: Ninety women, aged 55-70 years, were divided into three groups, the control group (CG; N.