Resistance training, cognitive function and the elderly: an integrative review            /             Treinamento resistido, função cognitiva e idosos: revisão integrativa

Marckson da Silva  Paula; Neilson Duarte  Gomes; Estélio Henrique Martin Dantas

doi:10.9789/2175-5361.rpcfo.v16.13410

Authors

Marckson da Silva Paula Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9575-0720
Neilson Duarte Gomes Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1149-7141
Estélio Henrique Martin Dantas Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0981-8020

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.rpcfo.v16.13410

Keywords:

Elderly, Resistance training, Strength training, Cognition, Cognitive function

Abstract

Objective: to investigate the effects of resistance training on the cognitive function of older adults. Method: this study is an integrative review conducted across the following databases: Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Lilacs, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Results: the initial search yielded 2525 records, which were screened using the Rayyan platform by two independent reviewers. After excluding duplicates and other results that did not meet the established eligibility criteria, seven studies were included in this review. Conclusion: it is concluded that resistance training has been effective in improving cognitive function. The relationship between physical and cognitive functions is noteworthy, and further studies are needed to clarify this matter, exploring additional modalities such as cardiorespiratory training, resistance training on unstable surfaces, and varying intervention periods.

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Author Biographies

Marckson da Silva Paula, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Graduated in Physical Education from Universidade do Grande Rio (UNIGRANRIO). Postgraduate in sports training and exercise physiology from Universidade Castelo Branco (UCB). Special student in the stricto sensu postgraduate program in Nursing and Biosciences at the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO).

Neilson Duarte Gomes, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Graduated in Physical Education from Centro Universitário da Cidade (UniverCidade). Currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in sports training at the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

Estélio Henrique Martin Dantas, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Doutorado em Educação Física pela Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). Livre Docente em Educação Física pela Universidade Federal Fluminense. Pós-doutor em Psicofisiologia na Universidade Gama Filho. Pós-doutor em Fisiologia na Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia. Pós-doutor em Biofísica na Universidad de Valencia

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