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Introduction: The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review on the exercise trials post stroke. Material and Methods: Therefore, we conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled clinical trials published in PubMed and PEDro. The inclusion criteria were: Studies -randomized or controlled clinical trials; Participants -Adults of any age with a clinical diagnosis of stroke; Interventions -any aerobic physical training aimed at improving cardiovascular capacity and/or function. Two independent reviewers categorized the selected trials, assessed methodological quality and extracted the relevant data. Various protocols were analyzed and used for both the assessment and physical training of post-stroke subjects. results:According to clinical trials analyze, a wide range of instruments were used to measure functional capacity. Ergospirometry and ergometry were found to be main devices in the assessment of cardiovascular capacity. Cycle ergometer training was the most commonly used training strategy, and conventional physiotherapy (based on stretching, strengthening, balance, coordination and gait training) was the most frequent control therapy. Discussion: Training duration ranged from 4 weeks to 6 months; the mean weekly frequency was 3 sessions per week while training intensity ranged from 40 to 80% of maximal heart rate or VO2 peak. Duration of training sessions ranged from 25 minutes to 1 hour. conclusion: Exercise training is a promising tool for the management of post-stroke patients, both in terms of improved cardiovascular and functional capacity. Further studies are needed to widen the scope of therapeutic management of this population. Treino\exercício na bicicleta ergométrica foi a estratégia de treino mais comumente usada, e fisioterapia convencional (baseada em alongamentos, fortalecimentos, treino de equilíbrio, coordenação e marcha) foi a terapia de controle mais frequente. Discussão: A duração do programa variou de 4 semanas a 6 meses, a frequência semanal média foi de três sessões por semana, enquanto que a intensidade do treinamento variou de 40 a 80% da frequência cardíaca máxima ou VO2 máximo. A duração de sessões de treino variou entre 25 minutos a 1 hora. conclusão: O treino físico é uma ferramenta promissora para o tratamento de pacientes pós-AVC, tanto em termos de melhoria da capacidade funcional e da capacidade cardiovascular. No entanto, mais estudos são necessários para ampliar a área de atuação terapêutica nesta população.

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Introduction Urinary incontinence (UI) is the involuntary urine loss, with the prevalence of 17% to 24% in women over 65 years-old. It has a multifactorial cause, being a condition that affects many people in all ages mainly postmenopausal women, it is also found in athlete women who have a high level of training associated mainly to high impact activities. Objective The aim of this study is to conduct a literature review that relates the influence of physical activity on functional performance and on UI among women on the stage of aging. Method The bibliographical review was done in Medline, Scielo, Pubmed and SportsDisco databases using the keywords physical activity or exercise, postmenopause or aging and urinary incontinence and stress urinary incontinence. Conclusion Elderly women engaged in a regular exercise program have a lower incidence of UI.

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