Background Physical activity is seen as important for preventing disease and maintaining
mobility and independence in later life. The transition to retirement often results in changes …

Despite the well-documented health benefits of physical activity in older adults, participation
levels remain low. With rapid global population ageing, intensive efforts are needed to …

Background Physical activity is associated with health-related quality of life (HRQL) in
clinical populations, but less is known whether this relationship exists in older men and …

Background: We examined leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) in US adults 60 or more
years of age. After determining the prevalence of 3 levels of LTPA (no LTPA,< 150 minutes …

Background: In spite of the substantial benefits of physical activity for healthy aging, older
adults are considered the most physically inactive segment of the Canadian population. This …

Background The health benefits of physical activity (PA) participation in later life are widely
recognised. Understanding factors that can influence the participation of community …

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 …

Using a qualitative approach, the dimensions of subjective well-being of active older adults
were outlined and ways identified through which they might be influenced by participation in …

Objectives Examine health resources that physically active older adults consider meaningful
when participating in physical activity initiatives. Health resources are protective factors …

Objective To analyse the association between different domains of physical activity (PA) and
health-related domains of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in older adults, independent …