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| Antunes,H.K.; De Mello,M.T.; Santos-Galduróz,R.F.; Galduróz,J.C.F.; Lemos,V.Aquino; Tufik,S.; Bueno,O.F.A.. |
| The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a 6-month exercise program on cognitive function and blood viscosity in sedentary elderly men. Forty-six healthy inactive men, aged 60–75 years were randomly distributed into a control group (n=23) and an experimental group (n=23). Participants underwent blood analysis and physical and memory evaluation, before and after the 6-month program of physical exercise. The control group was instructed not to alter its everyday activities; the experimental group took part in the fitness program. The program was conducted using a cycle ergometer, 3 times per week on alternate days, with intensity and volume individualized at ventilatory threshold 1. Sessions were continuous and maximum duration was 60 min... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Cognition; Elderly adults; Physical exercise. |
| Ano: 2015 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2015000900805 |
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