Effects of different multicomponent training methods on functional parameters in physically active older women: a randomized clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: Negative functionality changes are among the effects of aging. The multicomponent training performed on conventional machines or with new implements and features directed to daily activities is strongly recommended among attenuation strategies. However, the efficiency of both types of training is not yet clear in the current literature. The aim was to compare the effects of different multicomponent training methods on functional parameters in older women. METHODS: Thirty-seven volunteers were randomly selected into the functional multicomponent training (MFT: n=15), traditional multicomponent training (MTT: n=14) and control group (CG: n=8). They were assessed in the tests: 6-minute walk test (6MWT), 10-minute fast walking test (10FWT), time up and go (TUG), functional reach test (FRT), ankle test (AKT), sit to stand modified (STSM) and quality of life (QOF). ANOVA (3x2) followed by bonferroni post hoc was used, adopting p