Physical activity preferences among older adults: A systematic review

S Amireault, JM Baier… - Journal of aging and …, 2019 - journals.humankinetics.com
The objective of this study was to identify preferences for physical activity among adults
aged 65 years and over. A systematic review was conducted. A search strategy without …

The importance of leisure activities in the relationship between physical health and well-being in a life span sample

ME Paggi, D Jopp, C Hertzog - Gerontology, 2016 - karger.com
Background: Previous studies have examined the relationships between physical health
and leisure activities and between leisure activities and well-being, but, to our knowledge …

Barriers and motivators of physical activity participation in middle-aged and older adults—a systematic review

K Spiteri, D Broom, AH Bekhet… - Journal of aging …, 2019 - journals.humankinetics.com
Identifying the difference in the barriers and motivators between middle-aged and older
adults could contribute toward the development of age-specific health promotion …

[HTML][HTML] Socio-demographic, medical and social-cognitive correlates of physical activity behavior among older adults (45–70 years): a cross-sectional study

I Mesters, S Wahl, HM Van Keulen - BMC public health, 2014 - Springer
Background Present study aimed to identify socio-demographic, medical and social-
cognitive correlates of physical activity among Dutch older individuals. Methods A systematic …

[HTML][HTML] Does an active lifestyle matter? A longitudinal study of physical activity and health-related determinants in older adults

K Teraž, S Pišot, B Šimunic, R Pišot - Frontiers in public health, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Introduction It is well-known that regular physical activity, and thus an active lifestyle, has
positive effects on aging and general wellbeing. However, the question remains as to …

[HTML][HTML] Perceived benefits and barriers to exercise among physically active and non-active elderly people

AA Shaikh, SP Dandekar - Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development, 2019 - dcidj.uog.edu.et
Purpose: Adhering to a physically active lifestyle and exercising regularly is a challenge for
many elderly people. Identifying the factors that influence such adherence may help in policy …

[HTML][HTML] Physical activity in older people: a systematic review

F Sun, IJ Norman, AE While - BMC public health, 2013 - Springer
Background Physical activity (PA) in older people is critically important in the prevention of
disease, maintenance of independence and improvement of quality of life. Little is known …

[HTML][HTML] Relationship between specific leisure activities and successful aging among older adults

X Zhao, J Yu, N Liu - Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background/Objectives This study was designed to investigate the association
between specific leisure activities and successful aging among older adults, using data from …

Multiple influences on participating in physical activity in older age: Developing a social ecological approach

ER Boulton, M Horne, C Todd - Health Expectations, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Background Evidence of the benefits of engaging in physical activity (PA) is strong, yet the
number of older adults meeting the recommended 150 min/wk is low. Policy to increase …

Individual characteristics and physical activity in older adults: a systematic review

N Notthoff, P Reisch, D Gerstorf - Gerontology, 2017 - karger.com
Background: People aged 50 years and older are regularly identified as the most sedentary
group in the population. However, even within this group, there are considerable …