4. Discussion
depression, Anxiety, elbow flexion and extension and HDL, anxiety
DISEASES
On the basis of the TRIMP, monotony, and strain, it is possible to infer that any differences between the groups in the evaluated parameters were not due to differences between the training since these parameters were not significantly different between the CT and MT groups.The present study sought to investigate which physical or biochemical benefits or those measured by health evaluation could be provided by combined training compared with multicomponent training in physically inactive middle-aged and older women. We observed significant differences in the comparisons of physical tests. At the same time, there was no difference in the group vs. time interaction for variables included in the cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial assessment and biochemical assessment.Our data showed group vs. time difference for elbow flexion and extension and HDL variables for the MT group. In relation to the group vs. time interaction for the CT group, it was observed for both variables that evaluated the maximum repetition of the upper and lower limbs and agility.The literature already presents several articles claiming that strength should be seen as a fundamental component for improving the performance of other physical abilities and functional performance [The different manifestations of force (fast force and resistance force) are influenced by the base component, the maximum force, which is the ability of the neuromuscular system to produce force against an immovable resistance, regardless of the time factor [A study by Villareal et al. [Another study by Johnen and Schott [MT stands out for using more than three physical abilities in the same exercise session [The participants maintained acceptable scores according to the recommendations of the Geriatric Depression Scale and Baecke Anxiety Instrument—short version before and after 14 weeks, demonstrating that both training sessions could stabilize anxiety and depression levels. For these and other study variables associated with mental/cognitive diseases, the paradigm that physical training only generates improvement when values are not within the normal range seems to be present [Furthermore, an intervention to generate maintenance of values within normality is essential for healthcare [To understand their influence on symptoms, a study by LeBouthillier and Asmundson [The training protocol was performed for 3 months and showed significant reductions in symptoms of depression and anxiety, but these findings were not reflected in our data. In the studies presented, participants were diagnosed with symptoms of depression and anxiety, with initial values different from our participants, who were not diagnosed with any symptoms of depression and anxiety [For biochemical data, our findings showed a significant difference for HDL; the MT group presented an increase in HDL levels after 14 weeks of training compared to the CT group [The MT is described by the combination of resistance exercises, strength, balance, and flexibility, in addition to relying on aerobic metabolism [The current study brings two novelties to the scientific community related to physical exercise: (1) using physically inactive women aged 50 to 70 years to compare two training protocols, CT, involving weight training plus cardiorespiratory capacity, and MT, combining training with different abilities in one single session; (2) maintaining the training volume of both at 180 min and ensuring similar intensities to eliminate differences in stimuli between the different training protocols.Our study had some limitations. Firstly, we did not use the standard gold test to measure cardiorespiratory capacity, as this variable could have affected the results of the comparison between training sessions. Secondly, we did not use a control group. However, the 6 min walk test has been validated and widely used in the context of aging. It is important to note that the aim was not to see the effect of physical exercise but to compare two different intervention methods for women aged 50 to 70 years.