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Health-Related Functional Fitness within the Elderly Communities of Five European Countries: The in Common Sports Study

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  • Irimia Mollinedo-Cardalda

    (Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain
    HealthyFit Research Group, Institute Health Research Galicia Sur (IISGS), Hospital University Complex of Pontevedra (CHOP), Sergas, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain)

  • Manuela Ferreira

    (Camara Municipal of Vilanova da Cerveira, 4920-284 Vilanova da Cerveira, Portugal)

  • Pedro Bezerra

    (Escola Superior de Desporto e Lezer, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, 4960-320 Melgaço, Portugal
    The Research Centre in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal)

  • José María Cancela-Carral

    (HealthyFit Research Group, Institute Health Research Galicia Sur (IISGS), Hospital University Complex of Pontevedra (CHOP), Sergas, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain
    Faculty of Education and Sports Science, University of Vigo, 36005 Pontevedra, Spain)

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(1) Background: The purpose of this study was to analyse the functional fitness and the anthropometric values of older adults participating in the “IN COMMON SPORTS” project. (2) Methods: A total of 418 participants (eastern European Group (GEE, n = 124) and southern European Groups (GES, n = 294) have been evaluated for anthropometric characteristics and fitness. (3) Results: The GES participants presented significant differences in anthropometric values and fitness, with the best values for upper and lower limb strength and aerobic resistance, while those from the GEE presented significantly better values for lower limb flexibility. (4) Conclusion: Older adults present differences in fitness in accordance with their country of residence, with the GES having the best functional fitness.

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  • Irimia Mollinedo-Cardalda & Manuela Ferreira & Pedro Bezerra & José María Cancela-Carral, 2021. "Health-Related Functional Fitness within the Elderly Communities of Five European Countries: The in Common Sports Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(23), pages 1-11, December.
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