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* aquatic aerobic physical training program
* beneficial adaptations
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* cardiovascular
* respiratory
* systemic inflammation
* functional capacity
* quality of life
Age
50–70
Sex
MALE
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Diagnosis of COPD ( GOLD I / II / III / IV rating )
Clinically stable
Low level of physical activity , according to the IPAQ ( International Physical Activity Questionnaire )
Absence of exacerbation in the last three months
Do not participate in a regular exercise program in the past six months
You may not be if
Diabetes Mellitus
Endocrine Disorders
Chronic renal failure
Liver Diseases
Other lung diseases or inflammatory diseases associated
Cardiac
Use of drugs that prevented physical performance
Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular changes that make it impossible to run experimental protocols
