Ginástica Gerontológica: Um Relato De Experiência Com Idosos

Abstract

The aging process is impossible to be avoided, as well as determining the magnitude and speed with which it occurs, considering that its progress varies greatly between individuals and the practice of physical exercise brings benefits to this process, improving the physical-psychicsocial aspects. Thus, gymnastics has been practiced and adapted for all ages, making more people attracted to this practice. This research aims to report the experiences with the practice of gerontological gymnastics with seniors from the Vida Ativa Project. This is an experience report of the practice of gerontological gymnastics that takes place in the Active Life Project of the University Center of Patos -UNIFIP. As a result of the practices carried out in the classes, there is a perception of improvement in physical abilities (flexibility and strength), strengthening old friendships and making new ones, reduction of falls and fractures, improvements in gait, in body balance and in the mood of the seniors. Thus, it is concluded that the gerontological gymnastics class brings benefits to elderly practitioners in several aspects, allowing participants to maintain an active lifestyle, enhancing biopsychosocial factors and improving quality of life. Thus, it was found that the gymnastics program helped to improve the general functional fitness of the elderly.