Transcranial Stimulation Improves Volume and Perceived Exertion but does not Change Power.

This study aimed to analyze the acute effect of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (a-tDCS) over the primary motor cortex (M1) on the volume, perceived exertion, and neuromuscular performance measurements in trained and untrained adults. Twenty-four male adults (12 trained and 12 untrained) participated in this single-blind, randomized, and sham-controlled study. The participants performed three back squat repetitions using the 15RM load with maximal concentric velocity to assess neuromuscular performance before tDCS and 30-min after resistance exercise. Next, they were randomly assigned to a-tDCS over M1 or the sham condition. Participants performed ten sets of parallel back squat with 15RM load and repetitions sustained to momentary muscular failure. The total number of repetitions was higher (p<0.05) and perceived exertion was lower (p<0.05) after a-tDCS in both groups. Peak power, velocity, and force decreased in both groups after the RE session (p<0.05), but with a higher rate in untrained individuals (p<0.05). No significant effect was found for peak power, peak velocity, and peak force (p>0.05). This study suggests that using a-tDCS may improve the total volume of repetitions and perceived exertion in trained and untrained individuals.

The comparative measurement of body segment parameters using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry between sexes.

BACKGROUND: The study aimed to determine the proportion of the body segments in relation to the total body mass in healthy people, as well as analyze the composition of each segment and compare these results between sexes. METHODS: A total of 60 young adults (30 men and 30 women) were subjected to a full-body scan by dual energy X-rays absorptiometry (DXA) under standardized conditions. The regions of interest (ROI) were determined by a single trained evaluator. The body was divided into 16 segments to obtain values of total mass, lean mass (LM), fat mass, bone mineral content (BMC), lean mass percentage (%LM) and fat mass percentage (%FM) of each body segment represented by the 16 ROI. RESULTS: Men presented higher absolute mass in the upper limbs (Δ=32.87%; P<0.05). The proportion of the lower limbs (Δ=6.83%; P<0.05) and trunk (Δ=5.07%; P<0.05) of men is higher than women. In addition, males have more LM in the upper limbs (Δ=42.19%; P<0.05) and trunk (Δ=26.46%; P<0.001), and more BMC in the trunk (Δ=18.78%; P<0.05) and forearms (Δ=32.21%; P<0.05). They also present higher %LM (Δ=6.48%; P<0.001) and lower %FM (Δ=54.43%; P<0.001) than women in the forearms. CONCLUSIONS: The different body segments represent a different percentage of the total body mass in men than in women, as well as men present more LM and BMC in the trunk and upper limbs.

Impact of two hydrogymnastics class methodologies on the functional capacity and flexibility of elderly women.

BACKGROUND: Activities in the aquatic environment can be an interesting alternative of physical exercise for the elderly, due to several properties of water, which can favor the physiological, metabolic, perceptive, and musculoskeletal effects. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of performing two hydrogymnastic class methodologies on the functional capacity and flexibility in elderly women. METHODS: Ninety women, aged 55-70 years, were divided into three groups, the control group (CG; N.=30) who did not exercise during the 12 weeks, experimental group 1 (EG1; N.=30), who performed water gymnastics classes with emphasis on lower limb exercises for 12 weeks, and experimental group 2 (EG2; N.=30), who performed conventional hydrogymnastics classes for 12 weeks. The volunteers were evaluated through the 30-second chair stand (30CST), 2-minute step test (2MST), timed up and go (TUG), static balance (SB) and chair sit-and-reach (CSR) tests. RESULTS: In the intragroup comparison, there were significant improvements in the performance of 30CST tests (F=5.5, P=0.022), TUG (F=19.3, P<0.001), SB (F=5.3, P=0.025), and CSR (F=12.0, P=0.001) in EG1 and EG2. For intergroup comparisons, the EG1 presented better results than CG in CST (P<0.05). The EG2, presented better results than CG in CST, TUG, SB and CSR (P<0.05). There were no significant differences for the comparison between EG1 and EG2. CONCLUSIONS: It was concluded that 12 weeks of hydrogymnastics practice improved the functional capacity and flexibility of the elderly women evaluated, and no differences were found between the two types of methodologies used.

Repercussões da cirurgia bariátrica na qualidade de vida, no perfil bioquímico e na pressão arterial de pacientes com obesidade mórbida / Repercusiones de la cirugía bariátrica en la cualidad de vida, en el perfil bioquímico y en la presión arterial de pacientes con obesidad mórbida / Bariatric surgery repercussions on the quality of life, biochemical profile, and blood pressure of patients with morbid obesity

RESUMO A indicação da cirurgia bariátrica (CB) para perda de peso e redução de comorbidades associadas à obesidade é crescente. O objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar as repercussões da CB na qualidade de vida (QV), no perfil bioquímico e na pressão arterial (PA) de indivíduos obesos mórbidos em três momentos distintos: um mês antes, três meses depois e seis meses após a CB. Participaram da pesquisa 42 indivíduos com obesidade mórbida do programa de CB de um hospital da cidade de Juiz de Fora - MG, os quais foram aleatoriamente divididos em grupo intervenção (GI, n=21) e grupo controle (GC, n=21). O GI sofreu intervenção cirúrgica e o GC foi orientado a manter os afazeres diários usuais durante todo período do estudo, além de receberem acompanhamento nutricional. Foram avaliados a QV, o perfil bioquímico e a PA através do instrumento SF-36, do exame laboratorial de sangue obtido no prontuário dos pacientes e do esfigmomanômetro e estetoscópio, respectivamente. Os resultados demonstraram redução nas variáveis bioquímicas High-density lipoproteins (HDL), Low-density lipoproteins (LDL), Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL), colesterol, triglicerídeos, hemoglobina glicada, glicose, pressão arterial sistólica e pressão arterial diastólica no GI, após 6 meses de cirurgia. Houve melhora significativa nas variáveis relacionadas à QV, exceto nos aspectos emocionais. Conclui-se que a CB pode repercutir positivamente na maioria dos domínios da QV, na melhora do perfil bioquímico e na PA de pacientes obesos mórbidos após 3 e 6 meses de CB.

RESUMEN La indicación de la cirugía bariátrica (CB) para pérdida de peso y reducción de comorbidades asociadas a la obesidad es creciente. El objetivo del presente estudio ha sido analizar las repercusiones de la CB en la cualidad de vida (CV), en el perfil bioquímico y en la presión arterial (PA) de individuos obesos mórbidos en tres momentos distintos: un mes antes, tres meses después y seis meses después de la CB. Han participado de la investigación 42 individuos con obesidad mórbida del programa de CB de un hospital de la ciudad de Juiz de Fora - MG, los cuales han sido aleatoriamente divididos en grupo intervención (GI, n=21) y grupo control (GC, n=21). El GI ha tenido intervención quirúrgica y el GC ha sido orientado a mantener los quehaceres diarios usuales durante todo el período del estudio, además de recibir acompañamiento nutricional. Han sido evaluados la CV, el perfil bioquímico y la PA a través del instrumento SF-36, del examen de laboratorio de sangre que ha sido obtenido en el historial médico de los pacientes y del esfigmomanómetro y estetoscopio, respectivamente. Los resultados han demostrado la reducción en las variables bioquímicas High-density lipoproteins (HDL), Low-density lipoproteins (LDL), Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL), el colesterol, los triglicéridos, la hemoglobina glicosilada, la glucosa, la presión arterial sistólica y la presión arterial diastólica en el GI, después de 6 meses de cirugía. Ha habido mejora significativa en las variables que han sido relacionadas a la CV, excepto en los aspectos emocionales. Se concluye que la CB puede repercutir positivamente en la mayoría de los dominios de la CV, en la mejora del perfil bioquímico y en la PA de pacientes obesos mórbidos después de 3 y 6 meses de CB.

ABSTRACT The indication of bariatric surgery (BS) for weight loss and reduction of obesity-related comorbidities is increasing. The objective of this study was to analyze the repercussions of BS on quality of life (QOL), biochemical profile, and blood pressure (BP) of morbidly obese individuals at three different moments: one month before, three months after and six months after BS. The sample consisted of 42 morbidly obese individuals from the BS program of a hospital in the city of Juiz de Fora - MG, Brazil. They were randomly divided into intervention group (IG, n = 21) and control group (CG, n = 21). The IG underwent surgical intervention and the CG was instructed to maintain the usual daily tasks throughout the study period, besides receiving nutritional monitoring. The QOL, biochemical profile, and BP were evaluated through the SF-36 instrument, laboratory blood tests obtained in the patients' medical records, and with the sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, respectively. The results showed a reduction in the biochemical variables HDL, LDL, VLDL, cholesterol, triglycerides, glycated hemoglobin, glucose, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure in the IG 6 months after surgery. There was a significant improvement in the variables related to QQL, except in the emotional aspects. It can be concluded that BS can positively affect most QOL domains, improve the biochemical profile and BP of morbidly obese patients 3 and 6 months after BS.

Circuit strength training improves muscle strength, functional performance and anthropometric indicators in sedentary elderly women.

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the effects of circuit strength training on the muscle strength, functional autonomy and anthropometric indicators of the elderly. METHODS: Were included 65 women divided in two groups: strength training (TG, N.=34) and control group (CG, N.=31). The strength-training group was subjected to a circuit shaped training program, three days per week, for a period of 12 weeks. In each training session, the circuit was repeated three times. In each circuit, all exercises were performed once, with 8 to 12 repetitions per exercise, with 30-second intervals between each exercise. RESULTS: TG showed significantly changes in body composition post 12 weeks, as decreases in body weight (Δ-1.5±1.8 kg) and BMI (Δ-0.57±0.74 kg/m²), and decreases in abdominal (Δ-3±1.61 cm), waist (Δ-1 ± 1.61 cm), hip (Δ-2.75±1.44 cm) and waist-hip ratio circumference (Δ-0.02±0.15 cm). For functional autonomy, TG showed increases post 12 weeks by 30-second chair stand (Δ 3.5±0.4 reps), six minute walk (Δ60.95±7.91 m), back scratch (Δ3.2±1.36 cm), and time up and go tests (Δ-1.62±0,15 s). TG also showed increases in muscle strength post 12 weeks in both leg press (Δ11±1.29 kg) and lat pulldown (Δ11±0.75 Kg). For CG, body composition, functional autonomy and muscle strength did not improved in any moment. CONCLUSIONS: Hence, circuit strength training provides significant improvements in muscle strength, functional performance and anthropometric indicators in sedentary elderly women.

Cardiovascular Responses to Unilateral, Bilateral, and Alternating Limb Resistance Exercise Performed Using Different Body Segments.

Moreira, OC, Faraci, LL, de Matos, DG, Mazini Filho, ML, da Silva, SF, Aidar, FJ, Hickner, RC, and de Oliveira, CEP. Cardiovascular responses to unilateral, bilateral and alternating limb resistance exercise performed using different body segments. J Strength Cond Res 31(3): 644-652, 2017-The aim of this study was to verify and compare the cardiovascular responses to unilateral, bilateral, and alternating limb resistance exercise (RE) performed using different body segments. Fifteen men experienced in RE were studied during biceps curls, barbell rows, and knee extension exercises when performed bilaterally, unilaterally, and using alternating limbs. The protocol consisted of 3 sets of 10 repetitions at 80% of 10 repetition maximum with 2-minute rest between sets. Heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) were measured after the last repetition. There was a statistically significant increase in HR, systolic blood pressure (SBP), and rate pressure product (RPP), from rest to postexercise. The RPP was higher in the third set of all exercises and in all 3 forms of execution, when compared with the first set. Bilateral biceps curls caused a greater increase in RPP (first and second sets) and HR, compared with the same exercise performed unilaterally. Furthermore, the performance of bilateral biceps curls induced greater HR and RPP, in all sets, compared with bilateral knee extension and barbell rows. There was also a significantly higher SBP for the alternating second and third sets and also for the bilateral third set of the knee extensions as compared with the barbell rows. It was concluded from the data of this study that the cardiovascular response was increased from rest to postexercise in all forms of exercise, especially immediately after the third set of RE. For exercises performed bilaterally with the upper body (biceps curls), there was a greater cardiovascular response when compared with the same exercise performed unilaterally or with lower-body exercise performed bilaterally.

Effects of eight weeks of functional training in the functional autonomy of elderly women: a pilot study.

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of eight weeks of practical training on the functional autonomy of the elderly. METHODS: The study included 52 elderly women, 65.42±10.31 years, 65.29±11.30 kg body mass, 1.58±0.07 height, 26.30±4.52 body mass index, 86.48±10.96 cm waist circumference. These elderly women received a specific functional training protocol where their functional autonomy was assessed at three specific times (0, 10 and 20 sessions). The evaluation consisted of a set of five tests defined by the Latin-American Development Group for the Elderly (GDLAM) to determine the functional autonomy of the elderly: walk 10 meters (C10m); stand up from a chair and walk straightaway (SUCWA); dress and undress a T-shirt (DUT); stand up from a sitting position (SUSP); stand up from a lying position (SULP). In each test, the time taken to complete the task was measured. RESULTS: There were statistically significant differences in all functional autonomy tests after 20 training sessions: C10m (pre: 8.10±1.27; post: 7.55±1.10); SUCWA (pre: 40.98±2.77; post: 38.44±2.57); DUT (pre: 13.25±0.88; post: 11.85±0.82); SUSP (pre: 10.74±0.52; post: 8.98±056) and SULP (pre: 3.86±0.37; post: 2.82±0.37). CONCLUSIONS: It was determined that 20 functional training sessions were enough to improve the functional autonomy of elderly women. However, we believe that higher volume and intensity of training could be interesting alternatives for even stronger results in future interventions.

A Randomized Trial Investigating the Influence of Strength Training on Quality of Life in Ischemic Stroke.

BACKGROUND: Strength training post stroke is widely acknowledged as an important part of a rehabilitation program. Muscle strength has been shown to be a significant contributor to physical disability after stroke, which in turn has an immense impact on the reintegration of patients into society, affecting their quality of life. OBJECTIVE: This was a randomized intervention trial to determine the effect of a resistance training program on the quality of life in patients with stroke. METHODS: An experimental group (EG), consisting of 11 subjects aged 51.7 ± 8.0 years, and a control group (CG), consisting of 13 subjects aged 52.5 ± 7.7 years, were studied before and after 12 weeks. EG underwent 12 weeks of strength training three times a week. The CG did not undergo strength training during the 12-week study period. RESULTS: There was a significant increase in quality of life from pre-test to post-test (Δ% = 21.47%; p = 0.021) in EG. There were significant differences in all indicators of quality of life between groups at 12 weeks. There were greater gains in strength in EG than in CG (p ≤ 0.05). There was a negative correlation between the strength gains as determined with the 1RM test and the quality of life, especially in lower limb exercises. CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicate that there was an improvement in the measures of strength in EG, and that there was a correlation between improvements in strength and quality of life in these patients who had previously suffered a stroke at least one year prior to study.

Aptidão física relacionada à saúde em escolares de município de pequeno porte do interior do Brasil / Health-related physical fitness among school children in a small city in the interior of Brazil

Esse estudo objetivou determinar a aptidão física relacionada à saúde em escolares de um município de pequeno porte do interior do Brasil. A amostra foi composta por 56 escolares (27 do sexo masculino), regularmente matriculados no ensino fundamental da única escola do município. Foram realizados testes clínicos (pressão arterial e frequência cardíaca), antropométrico (massa corporal, estatura e dobras cutâneas) e motor (flexibilidade, força/resistência abdominal, força de membros superiores e aptidão cardiorrespiratória). Nos escontramos que a idade média foi de 13,10 ± 1,06 anos, e os resultados apontaram diferença entre os sexos apenas nas variáveis de percentual de gordura, sendo maior no sexo feminino (p<0,001). Foram encontradas força abdominal e força de membros superiores maiores no sexo masculino (p<0,001), respectivamente. Em conclusão, o percentual de gordura foi maior nas mulheres e a força abdominal e força de membros superiores foram maiores nos homens. Escolaridade dos pais e renda familiar, não apresentaram diferenças significativas.

This study aimed to determine health-related physical fitness in school children of a small town in the interior of Brazil. The sample was comprised of 56 schools (27 male), enrolled in the elementary school of the city. Were performed clinical trials (arterial pressure and heart rate), anthropometric (body mass, stature and skin folds) and motor (flexibility, strength/endurance, strength of upper abdominal and cardiorespiratory fitness). We found the mean age was 13.10 ± 1.06 years, and the results showed difference between sexes only in body fat percentage variable, being higher in females (p<0.001). Abdominal strength and upper limbs strength were found of higher in males (p<0.001), respectively. In conclusion, the body fat percentage was higher in females and the abdominal strength and upper limb strength were higher in males. No significant differences were observed for parental education and family income.

The influence of resistance exercise training on the levels of anxiety in ischemic stroke.

The aim of this pilot study was to analyze the effect of a strength training program on indicators of trait and state anxiety in patients with ischemic stroke. The subjects were divided into two groups: experimental group (EG) consisting of 11 subjects aged 51.7 ± 8.0 years and a control group (CG) with 13 subjects aged 52.5 ± 7.7 years. EG underwent 12 weeks of strength training, with a frequency of three times a week. For data collection, a State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was used. Significant differences were found between pre- and posttest in EG for trait anxiety (43.2 ± 12.5 pretest 39.9 ± 7.3 posttest) and state anxiety (46.9 ± 7.6 pretest 44.9 ± 7.7 posttest) with no differences in CG for trait anxiety (42.9 ± 12.2 pretest 42.6 ± 12.1 posttest) and state anxiety (47.4 ± 8.1 pretest 47.5 ± 8.0 posttest). In the evaluation between the groups, significant differences were found for all indicators of trait anxiety (39.9 ± 7.3 EG; 42.6 ± 12.1 CG) and state anxiety (44.9 ± 7.7 EG; 47.5 ± 8.0 CG). This pilot study indicates that strength training may provide an improvement in trait and state anxiety more than one year after stroke.

Efeito de diferentes frequências semanais de treinamento físico geral sobre a flexibilidade de mulheres de meia idade / Effect of different weekly amount of general physical training on flexibility in middle-aged women

O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar a influência de um programa de 15 meses de exercício aeróbio, localizado e de alongamento, com diferentes frequências semanais sobre a flexibilidade em mulheres de meia idade. Participaram do estudo 107 mulheres, divididas aleatoriamente em três grupos, Grupo 1 (n=36, G1: 50,8 ± 12,5 anos) que treinou três vezes por semana; Grupo 2 (n=36, G2: 51,0 ± 14,0 anos) que treinou duas vezes por semana; Grupo Controle (GC: n=35, 52,1 ± 13,4 anos) que não foi submetido a qualquer treinamento. Durante 15 meses, os GE?? (1 e 2) foram submetidos a um programa de treinamento com exercícios localizados, aeróbio e flexibilidade com 60 minutos de duração. Foram realizadas avaliações a cada três meses para avaliar a progressão dos avaliados. Foi verificado que tanto o G1 quanto o G2 apresentaram melhoras nos valores da flexibilidade (teste de sentar e alcançar), no entanto, a partir da avaliação "1", até o pós teste, o G1 apresentou melhores resultados (20,16 ± 8,06; 23,61 ± 7,75; 25,22 ± 7,19; 26,76 ± 7,37; 27,71 ± 7,24; 29,47 ± 7,13) em relação ao G2 (17,69 ± 10,06; 18,58 ± 9,19; 19,44 ± 8,94; 20,67 ± 8,20; 21,17 ± 8,26; 23,17 ± 8,35). Conclui-se que os exercícios físicos combinados, realizados duas ou três vezes na semana, tendem a melhorar os níveis de flexibilidade e que são obtidos valores mais satisfatórios quando há volumes maiores de treinamento.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of a 15-month program based on aerobic, stretching, and localized exercises at different weekly amounts on the flexibility of middle-aged women. The study included 107 women randomly divided into three groups: Group 1 (n = 36, G1: 50.8 ± 12.5 years) trained three times a week; Group 2 (n = 36, G2: 51.0 ± 14.0 years) trained twice a week; and the control group (CG: n = 35, 52.1 ± 13.4 years) did not practice any exercise. During 15 months, G1 and G2 underwent a training program including aerobic, stretching, and localized exercises for 60 minutes. Participants were assessed every three months to check their progression. We found that both G1 and G2 showed improvement in flexibility (sit and reach test). However, from assessment "1" to post-test, G1 showed better results (20.16 ± 8.06; 23.61 ± 7.75; 25.22 ± 7.19; 26.76 ± 7.37; 27.71 ± 7.24; 29.47 ± 7.13) compared with G2 (17.69 ± 10.06; 18.58 ± 9.19; 19.44 ± 8.94; 20.67 ± 8.20; 21.17 ± 8.26; 23.17 ± 8.35). We concluded that practicing combined physical exercises two or three times a week tend to improve the levels of flexibility and that more satisfactory values are achieved when the amount of training is larger.

Influência dos exercícios aeróbio e resistido sobre perfil hemodinâmico e lipídico em idosas hipertensas / Influence of aerobic exercise and resistance training on hemodynamic and lipid profile in hypertensive elderly

O envelhecimento é um processo caracterizado pela diminuição das funções fisiológicas e de todas as capacidades físicas. O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar o efeito do exercício aeróbio e resistido sobre parâmetros hemodinâmicos, antropométricos e lipídicos de mulheres idosas hipertensas. Participaram do estudo 25 mulheres no grupo experimental (GE) (74,44 ± 6,3 anos) e 12 mulheres no grupo controle (GC) (75,25 ± 6,8 anos). O GE participou de sessões 60 minutos de exercícios físicos combinados com intensidade moderada que contemplaram alongamentos, exercícios localizados e caminhada, enquanto o GC manteve seus hábitos normais. Ao contrário do GC todas as variáveis analisadas no GE sofreram alterações significativa de (p<0,05) nos três momentos de intervenção, FCrep (85,0 ± 11,4 bpm; 80,1 ± 10,3 bpm; 79,4 ± 9,9 bpm), PAS (157,6 ± 13,9 mmHg; 142,8 ± 10,6 mmHg; 132,8 ± 8,4 mmHg), PAD (92,4 ± 7,2 mmHg; 88,0 ± 5,0 mmHg; 82,0 ± 4,1 mmHg), glicemia (110,2 ± 16,4 ml/dl; 101,3 ± 12,8 ml/dl; 95,3 ± 10,4 ml/dl), triglicerídeos (205,6 ± 37,7 ml/dl; 184,2 ± 32,5 ml/dl; 170,4 ± 29,2 ml/dl), colesterol total (223,2 ± 27,8 ml/dl; 205,3 ± 24,1 ml/dl; 196,4 ± 22,3 ml/dl), HDL (43,1 ± 1,5 ml/dl; 44,3 ± 1,5 ml/dl; 44,8 ± 1,4 ml/dl), VLDL (28,3 ± 3,2 ml/dl; 26,2 ± 2,5 ml/dl; 25,4 ± 2,2 ml/dl), LDL (151,8 ± 26,3 ml/dl; 134,9 ± 23,3 ml/dl; 126,2 ± 21,2 ml/dl). Concluiu-se que os exercícios físicos combinados foram eficientes nas melhorias das variáveis hemodinâmicas, antropométricas e lipídicas em idosas hipertensas.

Aging is a process characterized by decreased function physiological and all physical abilities. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of aerobic exercise and resistance training on hemodynamic parameters, anthropometric and lipid in elderly hypertensive women. Participated in this study 25 women in experimental group (GE) (74,44 ± 6,3 years) and 12 women in control group (CG) (75,25 ± 6,8 years). GE participated in physical exercise sessions that included the combined practice of stretching, localized exercises and walking while CG remained normal daily habits. Unlike the CG all variables in the EG had significant changes in three moments of intervention, HRrest (85,0 ± 11,4 bpm; 80,1 ± 10,3 bpm; 79,4 ± 9,9 bpm), SBP (157,6 ± 13,9 mmHg; 142,8 ± 10,6 mmHg; 132,8 ± 8,4 mmHg), DBP (92,4 ± 7,2 mmHg; 88,0 ± 5,0 mmHg; 82,0 ± 4,1 mmHg), glucose (110,2 ± 16,4 ml/dl; 101,3 ± 12,8 ml/dl; 95,3 ± 10,4 ml/dl), triglycerides (205,6 ± 37,7 ml/dl; 184,2 ± 32,5 ml/dl; 170,4 ± 29,2 ml/dl), total cholesterol (223,2 ± 27,8 ml/dl; 205,3 ± 24,1 ml/dl; 196,4 ± 22,3 ml/dl), HDL (43,1 ± 1,5 ml/dl; 44,3 ± 1,5 ml/dl; 44,8 ± 1,4 ml/dl), VLDL (28,3 ± 3,2 ml/dl; 26,2 ± 2,5 ml/dl; 25,4 ± 2,2 ml/dl), LDL (151,8 ± 26,3 ml/dl; 134,9 ± 23,3 ml/dl; 126,2 ± 21,2 ml/dl). We concluded that exercise combination were effective in improvement of hemodynamic, anthropometric and lipid levels in elderly hypertensive.