Health influence of functional training on the organism of women of the second period of mature age

Mature women are active consumers of various fitness industry services. The main goals of such classes are to obtain a healing effect, as well as physical improvement, expressed in the development of physical qualities, increasing efficiency and the ability to perform basic human movements. A variety of fitness areas also implies a difference in their effect on the body of those involved. Recently, functional training has become increasingly popular, during which exercises with a specific motor task are used.Research results. The purpose of the study is to study the impact of functional training on the health status of women of mature age. Research results. One-hour functional training in group classes for women of mature age (47-55 years old), used three times a week for one year, has a positive effect on the health of those involved: performance in functional exercises of a speed-strength and coordination character is significantly improved, as well as in flexibility exercises. Functional training also contributes to the adaptation of the cardiovascular system to physical activity. Conclusions. 1. An experiment involving 23 people showed that regular group training for one hour three times a week for one year, including functional exercises, improves the response of the cardiovascular system to physical activity in women of mature age 47-55 years old, leading a sedentary Lifestyle. 2. The use of functional exercises for an hour three times a week for one year contributes to the improvement of speed-strength indicators, coordination of movements, flexibility in women of mature age 47-55 years. 3. Effective functional training should include continuous exercises in a standing position, complex coordination exercises, strength exercises in a functional format. Classes should be conducted to music (no more than 132 beats / min). Classes should be of coordination complexity for those involved, and programs should be constantly updated