Pengaruh Senam Bugar Lansia Terhadap Kekuatan Otot Wanita Lajut Usia Tidak Terlatih di Yogykarta

ABSTRACT The fitness exercise for the elderly (FDE) created by Persatuan Wanita Olahraga Indonesia (Perwosi) Yogyakarta, consist of A, B, C and D series. The FDE-D belongs to a low impact, an aerobic exercise with light to moderate intensity, rich in movements opposing the gravitational force. The old age has a decline skeletal muscles strength. The aims of this study is to examine the effects of FDE-D on muscle strength in non-trained old women. The sample consists of 30 old women of Yogyakarta, aged 60 - 70 years old who were healthy, and non-trained. They were divided into three groups, each consisting of 10 women, namely: Group I (G I) was treated FDE - D 3 days a wee