The benefits of physical activity for the elderly

The objects of the study: the impact of physical activity on physical capacity and quality of life in older people. The relevance of the study: the level of physical activity of the elderly population is still low and the quality of self-esteem of the target group is low. Lack of motivation and knowledge of physical activity and diseases of the circulatory system in the elderly. Research methods: questionnaire (standardized Yesavage questionnaire geriatric depression scale (GDS)). The following data of the participant are recorded: EQS, calculated BMI (body composition with medical electronic scales), strength, flexibility and endurance tests. Blood test. Hypothesis: physically active older people are less likely to experience depression, are more active and healthier than people who are less physically active and lack motivation for physical activity. The goal of the sdudy: to analyze the benefits of physical activity of older people for their health. The following objectives were set to reach the aforementioned goal: 1. Identify and evaluate the effects of strength, flexibility, and endurance training on the ability of older people; 2. To identify and evaluate the links between strength, flexibility and endurance training and quality of life in older people; 3. Identify and evaluate the interrelationships between strength, flexibility, endurance training, and depression in the elderly. Findings of the study: 1. Evaluating the results obtained by the participants, we can state that, flexibility, endurance training for the elderly improves physical capacity and there is a need to maintain or improve health care. 2. Older people attending strength, flexibility and endurance training monitor the aging process of the Elderly and thus improve the quality of life. 3. Elderly strength, flexibility and endurance training into depressive and emotional experiences