Silva MR, et al. - Changes in functional capacity and quality of life (QoL) was assessed in elderly women who participated in water-based training programs (aerobic and combined) and a non-periodized physical activity program. Both water-based trainings (aerobic and combined) effectively improved functional capacity and QoL perception of elderly women. The functional capacity seemed to be sufficiently positively modified by the non-periodized physical activities but they were not efficient in improving QoL perception.