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INTRODUCTION
According to the 2011 Portuguese census, elderly people represent 19% of the population, with over 2 million individuals aged 65+. Guaranteeing quality of life in ageing is of utter importance for society and it includes providing good healthcare and assuring elderly maintain the capacity of performing daily routine tasks independently for the longest period possible. A set of skills is required for this so-called Active Ageing, such as strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, resistance, mental health and motor control, which are all improved by physical activity. Exercise also helps preventing falls, which are...