Effects of High Intensity Training on Elderly Women: A Pilot Study

The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a high-intensity program of muscular strength combined with aquatic exercise. Thirty-two older completed three strength sessions and two aquatic sessions, 5 days a week during 5 months. Anthropometric and Strength (1RM upper and lower-body strength) measures were taken. Significant differences were found for 1RM strength, the fat tissue percent and the summation of corporal folds. Older women can take part in high-intensity training combined with aquatic exercise with no risk to their health while experiencing improvements to their muscular performance.