Low-volume resistance training improves the functional capacity of older individuals with Parkinson's disease.

Leon Cp LealOdilon AbrahinRejane P RodriguesMaria Cr da SilvaAna Pm AraújoEvitom C de SousaClebson P PimentelErik A Cortinhas-Alves

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2019)

The results of the present study showed that low-volume resistance training improves the physical capacity of older people with Parkinson's disease. Therefore, we suggest that resistance training be a central component in exercise programs for patients with Parkinson's disease. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2019; 19: 635-640.

Keyphrases

resistance training
body composition
high intensity
physical activity
public health
mental health
middle aged