Effects of Aquatic Exercise on Post-exercise Hypotension

Effects of Aquatic Exercise on Post-exercise Hypotension

This is a randomized controlled trial. The present study involves an acute and chronic intervention, which is a water-based exercise (one session: to acute intervention; 12-weeks of aquatic exercise program: to chronic intervention). The sample will be composed by elderly enrolled in university extension program titled "Hidroginastica na Terceira Idade" (Hydrogymnastics in aging). It will be evaluated the effects of water-based exercise on hemodynamics, self-reported sleep quality, depressive symptoms, quality of life, body composition, level of physical activity and functional capacity. The investigators hypothesized that an acute water-based exercise under different intensities promotes hemodynamics changes in elderly. In addition, the investigators hypothesized that 12-weeks of aquatic exercise may lead improvements in self-reported sleep quality, depressive symptoms, quality of life, body composition, level of physical activity and functional capacity in elderly.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Elderly (60 years and over)
• Able to practice physical exercise in water
• Able to answer all questionnaires
• Non-smoker

Exclusion Criteria:

• Morbid obese
• Those who not complete all data collection procedures