MeThODs Recruited individuals were categorised into either the middle-aged (age 45–59
years, n= 60) or elderly (age≥ 60 years, n= 60) group. Data on demographics …

Background Data on barriers to physical activity in older adults in Germany are scarce. The
aim of this study was to analyse barriers to physical activity in a cohort of older adults …

OBJECTIVE: To explore the influence of primary health care professionals in increasing
exercise and physical activity among 60–70-year-old White and South Asian community …

Background: regular physical activity has been shown to have many health benefits.
However, many older people are physically inactive. Objective: to investigate why older …

In a cross-sectional survey, older Australians (N= 402) were asked to report their physical
activity habits and the 3 main barriers to more physical activity. Active and inactive men and …

OBJECTIVES This study was conducted to identify and characterize the barriers and
motivations to physical activity (PA) for elderly adults in Iran and other countries. METHODS …

Background Physical inactivity accounts for 9% of all deaths worldwide and is among the top
10 risk factors for global disease burden. Nearly half of people aged over 60 years are …

Background. Understanding determinants of initiation and maintenance of an active lifestyle
among older individuals is of great concern to public health because of the increasing …

Objectives: Physical activity is important health behavior for functional independence and
quality of life in older people. This study examined factors that influence older people's …

OBJECTIVES: This study assessed correlates of leisure-time physical activity among the
elderly in Singapore. METHODS: A cross-sectional household survey was conducted in …