The benefits of physical activity for older adults are as multiple as the options for activity
available. For instance, exercise is proven to have physical, cognitive, social, and emotional …

INTRODUCTION—Exercise is beneficial for older adults. Older individuals who are
physically active report better overall health, lower health care expenditures, and fewer …

Regular physical activity is essential for healthy aging, and most adults aged 65 years and
older can safely participate in regular physical activity. This article reviews the benefits of …

Although the benefits of increased physical activity and exercise are universally recognized,
many older persons remain sedentary, and relatively few achieve recommended levels of …

Maintaining health and postponing chronic disease are assuming a higher priority in our
aging society. It is therefore more critical than ever to understand the specific contribution …

I am pleased to have the opportunity to write a guest editorial for the Journal of Aging and
Physical Activityand share the reasons for my commitment to increasing physical activity …

Public health messages are clear—we all need to add more physical activity into our lives.
As we age, this message focuses on physical activity to keep us healthy, and hopefully …

Developing a healthy lifestyle is important for healthy aging. The choices we make today will
affect our health, capacity to function, and ability to enjoy our lives as we age. While there …

Developing a healthy lifestyle is important for healthy aging. The choices we make today will
affect our health, capacity to function, and ability to enjoy our lives as we age. While there …

Exercise provides numerous physiological and psychological benefits for healthy older
adults. However, most older adults in the United States are physically inactive. This chapter …