Exercises for the physical condition of older adults at home during the Covid-19 pandemic

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has generated social distancing and confinement, which has caused, among other consequences, a decrease in the practice of physical activity (PA) and sports in the entire population. One of the most affected groups are the elderly, so it is necessary to search for alternatives to maintain their skills and physical abilities in this period. In this way, the present investigation defines as an objective: to assess the results of the application of exercises adapted to the home context during COVID19 to maintain the physical condition of older adults. Twelve older adults with an average of 68 years of age participated in the research. In the investigative process, scientific methods were used, at the theoretical level, the empirical and mathematical statistics to determine the empirical distribution of frequencies in the analysis of the specialists' criteria. The solution proposal is made up of 36 exercises adapted to the home context that respond to the characteristics and needs of the population studied, allowing the proposed goal to be achieved, in addition, they are considered very appropriate and of great social utility by specialists.