Conclusions A group intervention combining an individualised gym-based exercise programme with a self-management package was developed and tested for acceptability and feasibility in community dwelling older adults. Due to the initial success and favourable response, the protocol has since been manualised...
While community-wide interventions to promote physical activity have been encouraged in older adults, evidence of their effectiveness remains limited. We conducted a qualitative study among older adults participating in regular group exercise to understa
Fifteen community dwelling older adults, ages 66 to 97 years, with at least one risk factor for recurrent falls, attended a thrice weekly group exercise class for 8 weeks. In post- versus preexercise comparisons, knee extensor torque at 0� /sec increased by 16.5% (p = 0.055); time to...
For example, future studies should incorporate self-reported outcome measures that reflect the desires of participants for socialization. Theories of health behaviour changes conceptualize that older adults require both internal and external motivation to create habitual exercise habits, such as outdoor ...
Keywords:exercise,physical activity,older adults,senior health,exercise and seniors Full-TextCite this paperAdd to My Lib Abstract: IntroductionEnhanceFitness (EF) (formerly the Lifetime Fitness Program) is an evidence-based community exercise program for older adults. From 1998 to 2005, participation...
Older adults in rehabilitation often experience barriers to exercise, which may impede recovery. Patterned sensory enhancement (PSE) is a neurologic music therapy intervention for sensorimotor rehabilitation. The use of live music during patterned sensory enhancement (live-PSE) may be particularly beneficia...
exercise classes for an average of 2.0 ± 0.7 years, with an attendance rate of 74% ± 16% (ranging from 43 to 96%). Four partners of PwP also participated (female,n = 4; age 68 ± 6 years). The participants regularly accompanied their partners to the exercise class, ...
28,29 Furthermore, group exercise classes often use up-tempo music and choreography to make the class more fun and engaging. Bringing together medical students who are all going through similar stresses to work out and have fun may transcend the experience of working out on their own. The ...
Program-related factors are associated with adherence to group exercise interventions for the prevention of falls: a systematic review What factors are associated with adherence of older adults to group exercise interventions for the prevention of falls? What is the relationship between ad... L Mcp...
Declines in function and quality of life, and an increased risk of cardiovascular events, falls, and fractures occur with aging and may be amenable to exercise intervention. Primary care is an ideal setting for identifying older adults in need of exercise intervention. However, a cost-effective,...