Revista Iberoamericana de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte

11-20

Authors: Monleón C., Fargueta, M. y Elvira, L.

Obesity is a multi-causal systemic disease, that affects all ages, sexes and social conditions. Alterations to muscle-skeleton level are evident, affecting to bone structures, joins and triggering diseases involving a prominent increase in healthcare spending. The study aimed was to compare the effect of two physical activity programs based on rhythmic activities with nutritional management (PIAFARC). The physical activity program lasted eight months for each of the two studies and applied to two samples of 34 obese adults. Fitness variables and densitometry were measured. The comparative results show significant differences to the balance (p = 0.018) and strength in legs (p = 0.045) in favour of PIAFARC 1 and PIAFARC2 respectively.

34-44

Authors: Cabrera-Fernández, Á; Chacón-Cuberos, R y Castro-Sánchez, M.

We now live in a society that is clearly conditioned by the development of new technologies. Although, we must also point out another feature of our society: the increasing number of our elders, due to numerous factors. What comes to claim a proposals that promotes a good quality of life for seniors. To do this, it has become a literature review, reviewing in one hand physical activity, considered one of the most important assets to try to achieve that end; and secondly, the potential role of new technologies, specifically the “Exergames”. On the occasion of proposing it as an alternative to improve the quality of life of our seniors, this research aims to raise awareness on how to use new technologies. Although within them we include “Exergames” leading technology booming for some time, with which our seniors will not only improve your physical and mental condition and thereby improve their quality of life.