Multicomponent physical exercise program: Vivifrail

Abstract

Several studies have shown that exercise interventions reduce the incidence of falls in older adults with physical frailty. Older adults who participate in physical exercise (e.g., walking, strength training, or self-adjusted physical activity) are more likely to live with independence, remain healthy, and have reduced health-related costs. The effects of exercise prevent cardiovascular disease, decrease the risk of death, prevent diabetes, obesity and improved muscular function and quality of life. Multicomponent physical exercise programs are fundamental to maintaining mobility, musculoskeletal function and optimal function of other body systems: neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine. Multicomponent Vivifrail exercise program (www.vivifrail.com)with rapid screening for frailty and sarcopenia, tries to provide training on how to promote and prescribe physical exercise in older adults to maintain a level of function that provides the highest degree of autonomy possible.