Arm Flexibility Research Articles

Adaptive Behavior is Related to Body Adiposity and Functional Fitness in Older Women

To determine whether indicators of body adiposity and functional fitness are related to adaptive behavior in Chilean elderly women. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in 162 elderly adult women. Body adiposity (BA) was determined by body mass index (BMI) and fat mass (FM). Functional fitness (FA) was assessed by means of four physical tests: Arm flexibility, 30-second right arm strength endurance (RFBD), 30-second chair stand (up-and-go) test and the agility test (2.44 m). Adaptive behavior (AC) was assessed using a scale called AC Self-Perception of AC for Women (ACAM). There were negative correlations between AC with chronological age, BMI, MG, and Agility (∼ r= -0.27 to -0.45, p<0.05), while the relationship was positive with leg strength, flexibility, and RFBD (∼ r= 0.17 to 0.26, p<0.05). Comparisons of CA and PA between CA categories were small and medium. The effect size between women categorized as low and high CA was medium (∼ 0.31 to -0.46). However, among women categorized with medium and high CA level it was small (∼ 0.07 to -0.30). The study found that, in women aged 65-84 years, AC tends to decrease with age, while body adiposity increases and functional fitness decreases. It is recommended to implement strategies that address these negative effects of aging, such as prevention and management of body adiposity, functional exercise programs, and promotion of a healthy lifestyle.

A Central Array Method to Locate Chips in AOI Systems in Semiconductor Manufacturing

For semiconductor manufacturing, automatic optical inspections (AOIs) are important for chip quality inspection. An AOI system contains a robot arm, an industrial camera, a x-y platform, and a visual inspection module. Using the industrial camera, a wafer map can be obtained and then sent to the visual inspection module to compare with qualified chip features. There is a baseline in the x-y platform. Due to the limitations of the robot arm flexibility, it is difficult for the robot arm to control the angles between the chip orientation and the baseline every time, which decreases the defect recognition accuracy. This work aims to improve the defect recognition accuracy and efficiency of the AOI system. Specifically, an efficient method is presented to calculate the angle between the baseline and chip orientation. Then, the wafer map can be rotated, such that the angle equals to zero. Further, a powerful system is established to recode the rotated chip coordinate, such that the unqualified chip positions can be located efficiently. This method is called a central array method. The central array method with deep learning methods forms an AI-based AOI system. Extensive experiments demonstrate that our proposed method performs well in improving the chip quality inspection efficiency and accuracy. Nevertheless, the proposed method still has challenges in implementation since it requires integration with the manufacturing line.

A methodological exploration to study 2D arm kinematics in Ophiuroidea (Echinodermata)

Brittle stars, unlike most other echinoderms, do not use their small tube feet for locomotion but instead use their flexible arms to produce a rowing or reverse rowing movement. They are among the fastest-moving echinoderms with the ability of complex locomotory behaviors. Considering the high species diversity and variability in morphotypes, a proper understanding of intra- and interspecies variation in arm flexibility and movement is lacking. This study focuses on the exploration of the methods to investigate the variability in brittle star locomotion and individual arm use. We performed a two-dimensional (2D) image processing on horizontal movement only. The result indicated that sinuosity, disc displacement and arm angle are important parameters to interpret ophiuroid locomotion. A dedicated Python script to calculate the studied movement parameters and visualize the results applicable to all 5-armed brittle stars was developed. These results can serve as the basis for further research in robotics inspired by brittle star locomotion.

대학 골프선수의 팔 체력과 클럽 스피드의 관계

This study defined the relationship between the arm strength and club speed of college female golf players and determined a standard value of arm strength for club speed. To this end, by applying the significance sampling method among non-probability sampling methods, 56 players were selected as subjects who, as of 2022, participated in official golf matches as college students. In addition, arm strength, muscular endurance and flexibility, and club head speed (carry swing speed, ball speed) were measured and analyzed, and the following results were identified.BR First, in the relationship between arm strength and club speed of college female golf players, arm strength had a positive effect on club speed. Second, in the relationship between arm muscular endurance and club speed of college female golf players, arm muscular endurance had a positive effect on the carry factor of club speed. Third, it was found that there was no significant effect on the relationship between arm flexibility and club speed of college female golf players. Fourth, in setting the arm strength standard for club speed of college female golf players, in terms of muscle strength and muscular endurance, the validity of the baseline setting was established, the baseline for strength was set at .802, and the baseline for muscular endurance was set at .344.

The Influence of Practical Curricular Courses on the Upper Body Flexibility in the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Students

The range and quality of sports technique is conditioned by flexibility. This study analyzes the effects of practical activities that are specific to the first year FPES Galati courses on the upper body flexibility. Over the course of the academic year 2017-2018, the investigated group (composed of 27 girls and 46 boys) has constantly participated for 28 weeks in the 6 practical courses (gymnastics, track and field, swimming, football, volleyball, ice skating), divided in a balanced way throughout the two semesters. The analysis and comparison of the results for the two sexes, during the initial and final tests, applied at the beginning and the end of the academic year, show a superiority of the girls' flexibility in almost all events. The Wilcoxon test for paired samples has identified significant progress between the initial and final assessments in the female group, in 4 of the tests (Right lateral trunk flexibility Combined spine-hip flexibility, Shoulder flexibility, Vertical arm flexibility), recording Z values corresponding to thresholds of P&lt;0.05; however, in the male group, no significant progress was recorded not even in one of the tests, all Z values corresponding to thresholds of P&gt;0.05. The investigation of the differences recorded between independent samples, using the Mann Whitney U test, has identified significant increases in the girls' values in only 3 events, during the initial tests, and in 4 during the final ones, even if the girls' average values are higher than the boys' values for most tests. In conclusion, the boys did not record significant improvements in their performances, only a slight increase or the same values over the course of the investigated period; the girls however, recorded results that show a potential of optimizing their flexibility at this age. The authors recommend that an increased attention should be given during practical courses to develop the students' flexibility as a favoring factor of motion fluidity and improvement of the students' motor potential.

Kontribusi Kekuatan Lengan, Kelentukan Dan Keseimbangan Terhadap Kemampuan Roll Ke Depan Pada Senam Lantai Siswa SMKN I Makassar

The purpose of this study was to determine the contribution of arm strength, flexibility and balance to the forward roll ability of the students of SMK Negeri 1 Makassar. This type of research is a quantitative descriptive study. The sample in this study were students of SMK Negeri 1 Makassar who were selected through random sampling technique. The results of the regression analysis of arm strength on the forward roll ability in floor exercise contributed 36%. The results of the flexibility regression analysis on the forward roll ability of the students of SMKN I Makassar contributed 48.50%. The results of the balance regression analysis on the ability to roll forward on the floor gymnastics of SMKN I Makassar students contributed 26.50%. And the results of the regression analysis of arm strength, flexibility, and balance on the ability to roll forward on the floor gymnastics students of SMKN I Makassar contributed 57.50%..

Factors Determining the Ability of Jump Volleyball Providing

Purpose: This study aims to: 1) Determine the anthropometric factors (height, arm length, foot length) that most determine the ability of men's volleyball jump service. 2) Knowing the biomotor factors (leg muscle power, abdominal muscle strength, arm and shoulder muscle power, eye-hand coordination, togok flexibility and kinesthetic perception) that most determine the ability of men's volleyball jump service. Material and methods. The population of this study were all male athletes of the Volleyball Student Activity with a total of 36 people. The approach taken in this study is a quantitative approach, using a confirmatory factor analysis design. Data were processed and analyzed using the Computerized Statistical Program with the SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solutions) Version 22 system and using the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin and Bartlett's Test. Results. Based on the results of the research and the results of the data analysis that has been carried out, the following conclusions are obtained: First, the anthropometric factor that is the most dominant in determining the ability of volleyball jump service for male athletes in the UNS student activity unit is the length of the feet with a value of 0.879. Second, the biomotor factor that most dominantly determines the ability of volleyball jump service for male athletes in the UNS student activity unit is leg muscle power with a value of 0.864. Conclusions. Anthropometric factors and biomotor factors that determine the ability of volleyball jump service to male athletes in the UNS student activity unit consist of seven factors, namely height, arm length, leg length, leg muscle power, abdominal muscle strength, arm muscle power and flexibility, togok.

Improving handball athletes’ physical fitness components through Tabata training during the outbreak of COVID-19

The purpose of this research was to improve the handball athletes’ physical fitness through Tabata training during the outbreak of COVID-19. This pre-experimental research used a One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The research participants were male handball athletes at amateur level (N = 30) (age = 21.8 ± 1.3 years, height = 169.6 ± 2 cm, weight = 60.7 ± 7 kg). All participants performed the Tabata training for 23 sessions with a frequency of 3 times a week. The athletes’ physical fitness level was measured using push-ups, curl-ups, V-sit and reach, as well as shoulder stretch. All research data were then analyzed using SPSS version 22 with a significance level of α 0.05. The results of this research found that the physical fitness components consisting of strength endurance (P&lt;0.05), muscle strength (P&gt;0.251), flexibility in the area of lower back and hamstrings (P&lt;0.05) as well as upper arm flexibility (P&lt;0.05) experienced differences before and after performing the Tabata training program. It is concluded that in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 throughout the world, Tabata is one alternative training to be performed by each handball athlete at home since Tabata training may provide various benefits in improving the handball atlethes’ physical fitness components.

$\mathcal {H}_\infty$-Based Terrain Disturbance Rejection for Hydraulically Actuated Mobile Manipulators With a Nonrigid Link

Decoupling the end-effector motion from that of the mobile base of mobile manipulators traversing uneven terrains is important. This is especially so in mining, where material spillage from excavators and front-end loaders reduces productivity and slows down operations because of increased clean-up and maintenance times. Thus, this article proposes a strategy that relies on H <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">∞</sub> feedback control combined with feedforward action to improve the rejection of terrain disturbances that affect the orientation of the end-effector. The dynamic model of the mobile manipulator considers a floating base with nonpermanent contacts at each wheel, hydraulic actuators with nonlinear dynamics and a nonrigid arm. The arm flexibility is modeled as a passive spring-damper joint to account for inherent cantilever effects of real excavators and loaders. The analysis considers three different H <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">∞</sub> controller structures (single-input single-output (SISO) with feedforward, single-input multiple-output without feedforward, and multiple-input multiple-output without feedforward) to determine the benefits or disadvantages of employing the pitch rate of the mobile base as a feedforward control action or as an input handled by the H <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">∞</sub> controller and using only the end-effector actuator or also the other actuated joints of the arm. The root-mean-square error (RMSE) was reduced between 73.8%-86.0% when driving an industrial semiautonomous skid-steer loader over a ramp using the SISO H <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">∞</sub> controller with feedforward action.The tilt angle error was kept on average less than 0.9 ± 0.1°. The same controller yields a reduction of the RMSE between 23.5%- 38.4% and a tilt angle error smaller than 3.39 ± 0.07° on average when traversing over a bump. Hence, the strategy proposed to reject ground disturbances should contribute to reducing material spillage of existing autonomous machines that navigate with little operator intervention along mining galleries, but that cannot avoid disturbing material lying on the ground or the characteristic unevenness of mining terrains.

Effects of Vitamin D on Depression, Cognitive Function, and Physical Function in Elderly Individuals Living Alone

Background: We examined the effects of vitamin D on depression, cognitive function, and physical function in elderly, community-dwelling individuals living alone. Methods: In this non-equivalent, control-group experimental study, participants with serum vitamin D levels ＜ 20 ng/mL and who lived alone were enrolled from eight senior centers in S city, Gyeonggi-do. Forty-six individuals were assigned to the experimental group and forty-eight to the control group. Vitamin D supplements and exercise programs were prescribed to the experimental group; the control group was prescribed only exercise programs. Treatment duration was 12 weeks. Depression, cognitive function, physical function (muscle mass, grip strength, static balance, time to walk a standard course, and arm flexibility), vitamin D and calcium levels were measured before and after treatment. Collected data were analyzed using chi-squared test, Fisher's exact test, t-test and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: Depression levels and cognitive function improved in both groups, the difference was not significant. Vitamin D levels (p ＜ 0.001), muscle mass (p = 0.014), and time to walk a standard course (p = 0.012) improved in the experimental group. Conclusion: Vitamin D supplementation for 12 weeks in vitamin-D deficient elderly individuals living alone was associated with improved vitamin D levels, muscle mass, and time to walk a standard course.

KONTRIBUSI DAYA LEDAK OTOT LENGAN DAN KELENTUKAN TERHADAP KETEPATAN SMASH DALAM CABANG OLAHRAGA BULUTANGKIS ANGGOTA KLUB STKIP MERANTI KABUPATEN KEPULAUAN MERANTI

&lt;em&gt;The problem in this study originated from the observation that the author did on the field turned out to smash Accuracy club members STKIP Meranti. still low. Many factors lead to low precision of the smash, including the explosive power arm muscles and flexibility. Therefore the purpose of this study was to determine the contribution of the arm muscle explosive power and flexibility of the accuracy smash club members STKIP Meranti Meranti Islands District. This type of research is correlational. The population in this study are members of the Club STKIP Meranti. numbered as many as 20 people. The sampling technique using total sampling numbering as many as 20 people. Techniques of data retrieval is done with measurements of all three variables, variable arm muscle explosive power using one hand medicine ball test put, variable flexibility is by flexiometer. While accuracy is by using the smash smash Accuracy tests. Data were analyzed by product moment correlation and multiple correlation and continued contributions to the formula determined. Based on data analysis found that there is a contribution to the explosive bicep smash accuracy of 25.30% and amounted to 22.47% flexibility. While the contribution of the arm muscle explosive power and flexibility together to smash accuracy is 41.73%. It was concluded that there is a contribution arm muscle explosive power and flexibility of the accuracy smash club members STKIP Meranti Meranti Islands District&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Â &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Keywords : Explosive Power Muscle Arms&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;, Accuracy&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;, Smash Flexibility&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Effect of core strengthening on cardiovascular fitness and flexibility in obese individuals: experimental study

Background: Obesity is associated with various physiological changes which decrease the cardiovascular fitness and flexibility and slows person activity. Core muscles strengthening improve respiratory efficiency and activity of the diaphragm. Hence this study aimed to examine effect of core strengthening on cardiovascular fitness and flexibility in obese individuals.Methods: Experimental study of 6 weeks was carried out among 16 people who were selected by purposive sampling there was 1 drop out. Subjects between 18-25 years, male &amp; female with BMI ≥25 kg/m2-35 kg/m2 were selected. Pre reading were taken by measuring Queen's college step test, Modified sit and reach test, Shoulder and arm flexibility test which were recorded at week 1st, week 3rd and of the same at 6th week. Core strengthening exercise were given targeting 5 regions upper &amp; middle abs, oblique, transverses, lower abs were progressed every 2 weeks by increasing repetition and difficulty level e.g., unstable surface (Swiss ball).Results: A significant improvement was found in readings of VO2max (Queen's College step test), modified sit and reach test, shoulder &amp; wrist flexibility test (p&lt;0.0001).Conclusions: The study showed positive result with (p&lt;0.05) which suggests that core strengthening improves cardiovascular fitness and flexibility in obese individuals.

A stable engineered human IgG3 antibody with decreased aggregation during antibody expression and low pH stress.

Human IgG comprises four subclasses with different biological functions. The IgG3 subclass has a unique character, exhibiting high effector function and Fab arm flexibility. However, it is not used as a therapeutic drug owing to an enhanced susceptibility to proteolysis. Antibody aggregation control is also important for therapeutic antibody development. To date, there have been few reports of IgG3 aggregation during protein expression and the low pH conditions needed for purification and virus inactivation. This study explored the potential of IgG3 antibody for therapeutics using anti‐CD20 IgG3 as a model to investigate aggregate formation. Initially, anti‐CD20 IgG3 antibody showed substantial aggregate formation during expression and low pH treatment. To circumvent this phenomenon, we systematically exchanged IgG3 constant domains with those of IgG1, a stable IgG. IgG3 antibody with the IgG1 CH3 domain exhibited reduced aggregate formation during expression. Differential scanning calorimetric analysis of individual amino acid substitutions revealed that two amino acid mutations in the CH3 domain, N392K and M397V, reduced aggregation and increased CH3 transition temperature. The engineered human IgG3 antibody was further improved by additional mutations of R435H to obtain IgG3KVH to achieve protein A binding and showed similar antigen binding as wild‐type IgG3. IgG3KVH also exhibited high binding activity for FcγRIIIa and C1q. In summary, we have successfully established an engineered human IgG3 antibody with reduced aggregation during bioprocessing, which will contribute to the better design of therapeutic antibodies with high effector function and Fab arm flexibility.

Effects of a Customized Health Promotion Program on Depression, Cognitive Functioning, and Physical Health of Elderly Women Living Alone in Community: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a customized health promotion program (CHPP) on depression, cognitive functioning, and physical health of elderly women living alone in the community. A randomized comparison of pre-and post-test design was used with 62 participants assigned to either an intervention (n=32 in seven clusters) or a control group (n=30 in seven clusters) in 14 areas of a town. The final sample included 30 intervention participants who completed the CHPP for 10 weeks, and 26 control participants. The intervention group participated in the CHPP weekly; they were provided with instructions about coping with their chronic illnesses, lifestyle modification, risk management, providing emotional support to each other, and floor-seated exercise, which they were encouraged to do three times a week in their homes. Significant group differences were found in depression (U=48.50, p<.001), cognitive functioning (U=2.50, p<.001), left arm flexibility (U=251.50, p=.023), right arm flexibility (U=225.00, p=.007), static balance (U=237.00, p=.012), and gait ability (U=190.50, p=.004). However, there were no significant differences in bothgrip strength and muscle mass between the two groups. The findings indicate that CHPP was overall effective at improving depression, cognitive functioning, and physical functioning of elderly women living alone, and could therefore be considered a positive program for community-dwelling elderly women living alone.

A Mass‐Spectrometry‐Based Modelling Workflow for Accurate Prediction of IgG Antibody Conformations in the Gas Phase

AbstractImmunoglobulins are biomolecules involved in defence against foreign substances. Flexibility is key to their functional properties in relation to antigen binding and receptor interactions. We have developed an integrative strategy combining ion mobility mass spectrometry (IM‐MS) with molecular modelling to study the conformational dynamics of human IgG antibodies. Predictive models of all four human IgG subclasses were assembled and their dynamics sampled in the transition from extended to collapsed state during IM‐MS. Our data imply that this collapse of IgG antibodies is related to their intrinsic structural features, including Fab arm flexibility, collapse towards the Fc region, and the length of their hinge regions. The workflow presented here provides an accurate structural representation in good agreement with the observed collision cross section for these flexible IgG molecules. These results have implications for studying other nonglobular flexible proteins.

A Mass-Spectrometry-Based Modelling Workflow for Accurate Prediction of IgG Antibody Conformations in the Gas Phase.

Immunoglobulins are biomolecules involved in defence against foreign substances. Flexibility is key to their functional properties in relation to antigen binding and receptor interactions. We have developed an integrative strategy combining ion mobility mass spectrometry (IM‐MS) with molecular modelling to study the conformational dynamics of human IgG antibodies. Predictive models of all four human IgG subclasses were assembled and their dynamics sampled in the transition from extended to collapsed state during IM‐MS. Our data imply that this collapse of IgG antibodies is related to their intrinsic structural features, including Fab arm flexibility, collapse towards the Fc region, and the length of their hinge regions. The workflow presented here provides an accurate structural representation in good agreement with the observed collision cross section for these flexible IgG molecules. These results have implications for studying other nonglobular flexible proteins.

The first crystal structure of a DNA-free nuclear receptor DNA binding domain sheds light on DNA-driven allostery in the glucocorticoid receptor

The glucocorticoid receptor (GR) is a steroid hormone receptor of the nuclear receptor family that regulates gene expression in response to glucocorticoid hormone signaling. Interaction with specific GR DNA binding sequences causes conformational changes in the GR DNA binding domain (DBD) that result in recruitment of specific sets of co-regulators that determine transcriptional outcomes. We have solved the crystal structure of GR DBD in its DNA-free state, the first such crystal structure from any nuclear receptor. In contrast to previous NMR structures, this crystal structure reveals that free GR DBD adopts a conformation very similar to DNA-bound states. The lever arm region is the most variable element in the free GR DBD. Molecular dynamics of the free GR DBD as well as GR DBD bound to activating and repressive DNA elements confirm lever arm flexibility in all functional states. Cluster analysis of lever arm conformations during simulations shows that DNA binding and dimerization cause a reduction in the number of conformations sampled by the lever arm. These results reveal that DNA binding and dimerization drive conformational selection in the GR DBD lever arm region and show how DNA allosterically controls GR structure and dynamics.

Design and Operational Elements of the Robotic Subsystem for the e.deorbit Debris Removal Mission.

This paper presents a robotic capture concept that was developed as part of the e.deorbit study by ESA. The defective and tumbling satellite ENVISAT was chosen as a potential target to be captured, stabilized, and subsequently de-orbited in a controlled manner. A robotic capture concept was developed that is based on a chaser satellite equipped with a seven degrees-of-freedom dexterous robotic manipulator, holding a dedicated linear two-bracket gripper. The satellite is also equipped with a clamping mechanism for achieving a stiff fixation with the grasped target, following their combined satellite-stack de-tumbling and prior to the execution of the de-orbit maneuver. Driving elements of the robotic design, operations and control are described and analyzed. These include pre and post-capture operations, the task-specific kinematics of the manipulator, the intrinsic mechanical arm flexibility and its effect on the arm's positioning accuracy, visual tracking, as well as the interaction between the manipulator controller and that of the chaser satellite. The kinematics analysis yielded robust reachability of the grasp point. The effects of intrinsic arm flexibility turned out to be noticeable but also effectively scalable through robot joint speed adaption throughout the maneuvers. During most of the critical robot arm operations, the internal robot joint torques are shown to be within the design limits. These limits are only reached for a limiting scenario of tumbling motion of ENVISAT, consisting of an initial pure spin of 5 deg/s about its unstable intermediate axis of inertia. The computer vision performance was found to be satisfactory with respect to positioning accuracy requirements. Further developments are necessary and are being pursued to meet the stringent mission-related robustness requirements. Overall, the analyses conducted in this study showed that the capture and de-orbiting of ENVISAT using the proposed robotic concept is feasible with respect to relevant mission requirements and for most of the operational scenarios considered. Future work aims at developing a combined chaser-robot system controller. This will include a visual servo to minimize the positioning errors during the contact phases of the mission (grasping and clamping). Further validation of the visual tracking in orbital lighting conditions will be pursued.

Physical Condition as a Contribution of Shooting Accuracy with Flick Drag Technique

The purpose of this study was to examine how much the contribution of grip strength, arm muscle power, flexibility togok, and eye and hand coordination to shooting accuracy with drag flick technique. This research uses correlational method. A total of 40 men’s hockey players were selected as samples in this study. The data analysis technique used multiple regression and coefficient determination test (R2). It can be concluded that the grip strength variable, arm muscle power, togok flexibility, and eye and hand coordination have an effect on shooting accuracy with drag flick technique and produce significant contribution. Relationship with Flick Drag shot accuracy was power muscle arm with a result of 34.6%, then body flexibility of 20.5%, holding strength of 17.9%, and the least contribution of hand-eye coordination of 14.3%.

Efecto Del Incremento De Intensidad Y Frecuencia Semanal Sobre La Condición Física En Personas Mayores Activas Que Proporcionan Los Programas: Ejercicio Funcional Con Bandas Elásticas Vs Lúdico- Recreativo

This study examines the impact of a program of functional exercise with elastic resistance band (centered on joint multi-resistance elastic band; experimental group, EG) versus an entertainment content (recreational exercise program compared to a recreational exercise program; control group, CG). It also examines the physical fitness in older active people who are over 60 years. Fifty-four volunteers who are residents of the community have an age range (70.57 ± 5.46 years). Before and after the intervention, physical fitness was determined through the Senior Fitness Test (strength, flexibility, aerobic endurance, and agility-dynamic balance) and the Manual Dynamometry Test. In the comparison INTER groups, the EG in flexibility improves p &lt; 0.05 and in dynamic agility-balance p &lt; 0.01. INTRA groups, EG and CG in leg and arm strength, presented improvements p &lt; 0.001 and in manual isometry p &lt; 0.05. Based on the flexibility of legs and arms, the EG presents improvements p &lt; 0.05. Also, the CG only in right arm flexibility presents improvement p &lt; 0.05. In agility-dynamic equilibrium, only the EG presents improvement p &lt; 0.01. In expected aerobic performance, only the CG presented improvement p &lt; 0.05. Strength improvement and increased manual grip maintain functional autonomy in both groups. Coupled with the improved agility-dynamic balance and flexibility of the EG, it gives the adult more independence which reduces the risk of falls in this population. In our findings, the EG significantly improved all fitness variables to a greater extent than CG. We recommend an increase in the intensity and frequency of physical activity programs and the inclusion of functional exercises with elastic bands aimed at this population.