Health-Related Functional Fitness within the Elderly Communities of Five European Countries: The in Common Sports Study

Irimia Mollinedo-Cardalda, Manuela Ferreira, Pedro Bezerra and José María Cancela-Carral
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Irimia Mollinedo-Cardalda: Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain
Manuela Ferreira: Camara Municipal of Vilanova da Cerveira, 4920-284 Vilanova da Cerveira, Portugal
Pedro Bezerra: Escola Superior de Desporto e Lezer, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, 4960-320 Melgaço, Portugal
José María Cancela-Carral: HealthyFit Research Group, Institute Health Research Galicia Sur (IISGS), Hospital University Complex of Pontevedra (CHOP), Sergas, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 23, 1-11

Abstract: (1) Background: The purpose of this study was to analyse the functional fitness and the anthropometric values of older adults participating in the “IN COMMON SPORTS” project. (2) Methods: A total of 418 participants (eastern European Group (GEE, n = 124) and southern European Groups (GES, n = 294) have been evaluated for anthropometric characteristics and fitness. (3) Results: The GES participants presented significant differences in anthropometric values and fitness, with the best values for upper and lower limb strength and aerobic resistance, while those from the GEE presented significantly better values for lower limb flexibility. (4) Conclusion: Older adults present differences in fitness in accordance with their country of residence, with the GES having the best functional fitness.

Keywords: aging; senior fitness test; health; database; functional fitness (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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