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Variables such as body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist/height ratio (WHtR) are used to assess cardiovascular risks associated with abdominal obesity. The Timed Up and Go (TTUG) test assesses mobility and the risk of falls, especially in the elderly and individuals with physical limitations. The objective was to correlate anthropometric indicators of cardiovascular risk (BMI, WC, WHtR) with performance on the TTUG test in elderly people who practice physical activity. METHODS: Observational, cross-sectional study, CAAE: 27116319.1.0000.8044. Active elderly participants in a public physical exercise program "Project 60 Up", promoted by the Municipal Secretariat for the Elderly of the City of Niterói, RJ, Brazil, were evaluated. Elderly people of both sexes, with independent locomotion and preserved cognitive status, were included and those with visual, hearing, severe mobility difficulties or neurological sequelae and imbalances were excluded. Anthropometric data were collected: BMI, WC, WHtR, and the TTUG test was performed. RESULTS: In the sample composed of 55 elderly people of both sexes, with an average age of 68 years, the means of the variables were: body weight (67.8 ± 12.7 kg), height (157.2 ± 8.4 cm), TTUG (10.3 ± 2 s), WC (93.3 ± 10.9 cm), WHtR (0.59), and BMI (27.4 ± 4.4). The correlations were between TTUG and age (r = -0.24, p = 0.69), TTUG and BMI (r = 0.111, p = 0.426), and WC and WHtR (r = 0.885, p < 0.000). Weak correlations were observed between TTUG and BMI and WC and WHtR, indicating that factors other than BMI and abdominal fat accumulation may have a greater influence on performance on the TTUG test. In this specific context of elderly people participating in a physical activity program, the results found may have been shaped by the very nature of the interventions carried out in the program, with factors such as muscular strength, flexibility and balance preserved and acquired through the practice of regular physical exercise. Despite the benefits of physical activity, managing weight and abdominal fat remains challenging for elderly individuals with high anthropometric measurements. CONCLUSIONS: Although many elderly people have anthropometric measurements above average levels, the results indicate that no negative influence on their performance on the TTUG was observed. However, the limitation of the sample size and the underrepresentation of elderly people ≥ 80 years and of men highlight the need for future studies with larger and more balanced samples to confirm these results.

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The agingprocess can lead to muscle weakness, decreased physical capacity, and joint mobility, thus reducing the quality of life of the elderly population and consequently increasing their levels of anxiety. The objective of this study was to correlate the indicators of quality of life and anxiety with the physical capacity of the elderly. In the present study, 12 elderly people (M=68; SD=5 years old) were selected, who answered a quality of life questionnaire (SF-36) and the indicators of functional ability, pain, general health status, and mental health and the BAI questionnaire to determine the level of anxiety. Physical capacity was determined by the six-minute walk test (6MWT), observing the number of laps and distance covered. The study was accepted by the local ethics committee and everyone signed the informed consent form. For statistical analysis, descriptive statistics with mean ± standard deviation and Pearson's correlation with a level of significance at ≤0.05 for rejecting the null hypothesis. The distance covered in the 6MWT (486.8±58.4m) had a significant correlation with MS (68.7±14.2; r=0.60, p=0.04) and with the level of anxiety (5.2±4.0; r=-0.65, p=0.02). The distance covered was associated with mental health and anxiety. More studies should be carried out to better determine the impact of physical activity on the quality of life of the elderly.(AU)

El proceso de envejecimiento puede conducir a debilidad muscular, disminución de la capacidad física y movilidad articular, reduciendo así la calidad de vida de la población anciana y consecuentemente aumentando sus niveles de ansiedad. El objetivo del estudio fue correlacionar los indicadores de calidad de vida y ansiedad con la capacidad física de los ancianos. En el presente estudio fueron seleccionados 12 adultos mayores (68±5 años), quienes respondieron un cuestionario de calidad de vida (SF-36) y los indicadores de capacidad funcional, dolor, estado general de salud y mental. salud y el cuestionario BAI para determinar el nivel de ansiedad. La capacidad física se determinó mediante la prueba de caminata de seis minutos (6MWT), observando el número de vueltas y la distancia recorrida. El estudio fue aceptado por el comité de ética local y todos firmaron el formulario de consentimiento. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó estadística descriptiva con media ± desviación estándar y prueba de correlación de Pearson con α≤0.05. La distancia recorrida en el 6MWT (486.8±58.4m) tuvo una correlación significativa con la EM (68.7±14.2; r=0.60, p=0.04) y con el nivel de ansiedad (5.2±4.0; r=-0.65, p=0.02). La distancia recorrida se asoció con la salud mental y la ansiedad. Se deben realizar más estudios para determinarmejor el impacto de la actividad física en la calidad de vida de las personas mayores.(AU)

O processo do envelhecimento pode ocasionar fraqueza muscular, diminuição da capacidade física e da mobilidade articular, podendo assim diminuir a qualidade de vida da população idosa e também consequentemente aumentar os seus níveis de ansiedade. O objetivo deste estudo foi correlacionar os indicadores da qualidade de vida e da ansiedade com a capacidade física de idosos. No presente estudo foram selecionados 12 idosos (M=68; p=5 anos), os quais responderam a um questionário de qualidade de vida (SF-36) sendo selecionados os indicadores de capacidade funcional, dor, estado geral de saúde e saúde mental e o questionário de BAI para determinação do nível de ansiedade. A capacidade física foi determinada pelo teste de caminhada de seis minutos (TC6M) sendo observado o número de voltas edistância percorrida. O estudo foi aceite pelo comitê de ética local e todos assinaram o termo de consentimento informado. Para análise estatística foi utilizada a estatística descritiva com média edesvio padrão, bem como o teste de correlação de pearson, assumindo-se um nível de significância de ≤0.05 para rejitar a hipótese nula. A distância percorrida no TC6M (486.8±58.4m) obteve uma correlação significativa com a SM (68.7±14.2; r=0.60, p=0.04) e com o nível de ansiedade (5.2±4.0; r=-0.65, p=0.02), e não apresentou correlação significativa com a CF (80.4±14.8; r=0.21), a Dor (73.2±21.0; r=0.34) e o EGS (84.8±13.2; r=-0.11). A distância percorrida obteve associação com a saúde mental e com a ansiedade. Mais estudos devem ser realizados para melhor determinar o impacto da atividade física na qualidade de vida de idosos.(AU)

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