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    Aplicación de ejercicios de resistencia para mejorar el rendimiento físico en adultos mayores
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud/Carrera de Terapia Física, 2022-03-01) Zúñiga Montenegro, Isabela Carolina; Lcda. Mg. Moscoso Córdova, Grace Verónica
    Sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity can have negative health effects, in older adults, increasing mortality, activities that involve physical movement reduce the probability of presenting cognitive, mental or physical disorders. Objective: Decide the effects of applying a resistance exercise program on the physical performance of older adults. Materials and methods: The present investigation has a qualitative-quantitative and descriptive approach, which was developed through the study of cases, the investigation is supported by evidence was carried out in the nursing home "Sagrado Corazón de Jesús" where 12 older adults participated without distinction of sex. Results: The application of resistance exercises showed a remarkable and favorable change in the physical condition in old people.