5. Conclusions
In conclusion, our findings indicate that an MPTP improves functional capacity, physical capacity, quality of life, and motivation for exercise, compared to older adults who do not perform PE. However, more research is required to clarify which training methodology can have a greater impact on the variables considered in this research, in order to find practical strategies that allow improving the quality of life related to health in this population. A progressive MPTP methodology seems to be an effective and a safe strategy to improve the functional capacity of older adults, but more studies are required to verify its impact on the functionality of basic and instrumental activities of daily living. As a future line of research, different progressive training methodologies should be applied in this population, in order to be able to assess which training modality is the most effective in favoring the improvement of physical functional capacity, quality of life, and motivation for exercise in older people. In addition, the development of this type of intervention could be promoted in a younger population, in order to implement the PE as a prevention strategy for the conditions of aging with sedentary behavior at earlier ages.