Individuals allocated to the intervention group will hold two sessions per week of strength training consisted of exercises for legs, arms, chest, back, and abdomen in the university Physical Education High School, during 12 weeks. The individuals allocated to the control group will receive advice on lifestyle and will participate in the meetings of an elderly social group in the basic health unit. All individuals from both groups will perform an evaluation consisting of body composition by bioelectrical impedance, maximum dynamic force by 1-repetition maximum strength test, quality and muscle thickness by ultrasound, and physical function by Sit-to-stand test, Timed up and go test and Handgrip strength test. All evaluations will be repeated at the end of the 12-week period.