Background Active ageing reflects the message from World Health Organisation about
addressing the challenge faced by the rapidly ageing population. Knowledge about barriers …

Objectives: Burden of diseases attributable to low physical activity is increasing worldwide
mainly among working age populations. The aim of the study was to evaluate the …

Background regular physical activity is one of the key components of a healthy lifestyle. It is
associated with better physical and cognitive functioning in later life and with increased life …

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

This article provides a detailed overview of both factors influencing habitual physical activity,
and relationships between such activity and health in the elderly. Current cross‐sectional …

Background Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour have detrimental consequences to
the individual and the economy. Our study examined the prevalence of perceived barriers to …

Physical activity is a key element in people's health as it provides important physical
benefits, as well as improves mental health and quality of life. However, recent years have …

Background The global population is ageing. As ageing is often associated with a decline in
health, there is a need to further develop preventative health measures. Physical activity can …

BACKGROUND There is growing concern about the physical health and psychological
wellbeing of adults and children in many countries around the world (World Health …

Despite the significant health benefits of regular physical activity for older adults, only a
minority achieve recommended levels. To develop effective interventions, the reasons for …