Abstract
(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.
Highlights
28 countries come to light upon analysing economic growth using gross domestic product (GDP)
A total of 418 older adults participated in the first assessment of the project, being divided into two groups according to European location, culture, and lifestyle, these being: eastern European countries (Hungary and Bulgaria), and southern European countries (Spain, Portugal and Italy)
The results of this study have revealed the existence of an association between BMI levels and physical fitness, indicating that the older people who present a poor level of physical condition have a greater risk of having a high BMI
Summary
Publisher’s Note: MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. The European Union is one of the unique supranational entities among international organisations where citizens from 28 countries with great cultural, ethnic, artistic, and religious diversity reside. Marked differences in economic and social policies in these. 28 countries come to light upon analysing economic growth using gross domestic product (GDP). Countries from southern Europe have a higher annual GDP (2018) and per capita
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