Effects of Resistance Training Programes At Different Intensities on Musculoskeletal, Metabolic, Lipid, Immunological, Inflammatory, Well-being and Functional Parameters in Older Adults.

The aging of the global population is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a major issue due to the disabilities and comorbidities related to this process, with women being the gender most affected. Due to the physiological and psychological age associated declines, physical activity and exercise are proven strategies for reducing the impact of aging. However, it is still unknown what kind of training program could be the most effective in reversing deleterious age-related changes in older adults. Regarding this, the type of training intensity and exercise modality are two key training parameters in exercise programming, and, therefore, different adaptations could be induced in older adults through the modification of these parameters. Furthermore, the type of training device is a significant factor and can act as a barrier or facilitator in older adults\' participation in physical activities and exercise programs. Therefore, the research project primary goals are to compare the effects of resistance training programes performed at different intensities and materials during 32 weeks on a variety of physiological parameters in older adults.