Skeletal muscle dysfunction with advancing age
As a result of advances in medical treatments and associated policy over the last century, life
expectancy has risen substantially and continues to increase globally. However, the …
expectancy has risen substantially and continues to increase globally. However, the …
The effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on fall risk factors in healthy older adults: A systematic review
M Elboim-Gabyzon, R Buxbaum, R Klein - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) improves functional capacity, muscle power and
physical performance in older adults with and without comorbidities. The aim of this study …
physical performance in older adults with and without comorbidities. The aim of this study …
Understanding influences on physical activity participation by older adults: A qualitative study of community-dwelling older adults from the Hertfordshire Cohort Study …
J Zhang, I Bloom, EM Dennison, KA Ward… - PloS one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background The health benefits of physical activity (PA) participation in later life are widely
recognised. Understanding factors that can influence the participation of community …
recognised. Understanding factors that can influence the participation of community …
Association between free-living sit-to-stand transition characteristics, and lower-extremity performance, fear of falling, and stair negotiation difficulties among …
Background Good sit-to-stand (STS) performance is an important factor in maintaining
functional independence. This study investigated whether free-living STS transition volume …
functional independence. This study investigated whether free-living STS transition volume …
Motivation for Brazilian older adult women to join a community physical activity program before COVID-19 pandemic
Background: Intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors can affect the levels of adherence of
physical activity (PA) during the aging process. Objectives: Investigate the intrinsic and …
physical activity (PA) during the aging process. Objectives: Investigate the intrinsic and …
Effectiveness and benefits of exercise on older people living with mental illness' physical and psychological outcomes in regional Australia: A mixed-methods study
G McNamara, C Robertson… - Journal of aging …, 2022 - journals.humankinetics.com
Regular exercise is reported to improve depressive symptoms and quality of life for people
experiencing mental illness. For older adults, including strength and balance can also …
experiencing mental illness. For older adults, including strength and balance can also …
[HTML][HTML] Communicating with older people about physical activity
Objective Little is known about how to effectively encourage higher levels of activity among
older people. This study tested the effectiveness of a public service advertisement designed …
older people. This study tested the effectiveness of a public service advertisement designed …
[HTML][HTML] Dimensions of the diet-exercise relationship in later life: A qualitative study
Objective Diet and physical activity are two lifestyle behaviours that are critical for healthy
ageing. The aim of this study was to explore how older adults negotiate dietary and physical …
ageing. The aim of this study was to explore how older adults negotiate dietary and physical …
Physical activity as a health resource: a cross-sectional survey applying a salutogenic approach to what older adults consider meaningful in organised physical activity …
Objectives Examine health resources that physically active older adults consider meaningful
when participating in physical activity initiatives. Health resources are protective factors …
when participating in physical activity initiatives. Health resources are protective factors …
Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise Can Increase Exercise in Older Adults Living in the Community and in Long-Term Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial
L Sheehy, L Bharadwaj, KA Nissen… - Clinical Interventions in …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose To assess the impact of an 8-week non-immersive virtual reality exercise program
for older adults on 1) balance, physical function, community integration and quality of life; 2) …
for older adults on 1) balance, physical function, community integration and quality of life; 2) …