Perceptions of physical activity by older adults: A qualitative study

JM Jancey, A Clarke, P Howat… - Health education …, 2009 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective To identify issues and perceptions concerning physical activity in older adults.
Design Qualitative study. Setting Perth, Western Australia. Methods Sixteen adults aged 65 …

[HTML][HTML] 'A Lot of People Just Go for Walks, and Don't Do Anything Else': Older Adults in the UK Are Not Aware of the Strength Component Embedded in the Chief …

A Gluchowski, H Bilsborough, J Mcdermott… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Strength recommendations have been embedded within the UK's Chief Medical Officers'
physical activity guidelines since 2011. In 2019, they were given a more prominent position …

Factors influencing physical activity participation among older people with low activity levels

R Rai, MI Jongenelis, B Jackson, RU Newton… - Ageing & …, 2020 - cambridge.org
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 …

[HTML][HTML] International exercise recommendations in older adults (ICFSR): expert consensus guidelines

M Izquierdo, RA Merchant, JE Morley, SD Anker… - The journal of nutrition …, 2021 - Springer
The human ageing process is universal, ubiquitous and inevitable. Every physiological
function is being continuously diminished. There is a range between two distinct phenotypes …

Exercise prescription for the elderly: current recommendations

RS Mazzeo, H Tanaka - Sports medicine, 2001 - Springer
The benefits for elderly individuals of regular participation in both cardiovascular and
resistance-training programmes are great. Health benefits include a significant reduction in …

The world Health organization issues guidelines for promoting physical activity among older persons.

WJ Chodzko-Zajko - Journal of Aging & Physical Activity, 1997 - search.ebscohost.com
For Promoting Physical Activity Among Older Persons Page 1 SPECIAL EDITORIAI.
SECTION Journal of Aging und Physical Activity, 1997. 5. 1-8 The World Health …

How acceptable do older adults find the concept of being physically active? A systematic review and meta-synthesis

LJ McGowan, A Devereux-Fitzgerald… - … Review of Sport and …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
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 …

Predictors of physical activity behavior in older community-dwelling adults

C Browning, J Sims, H Kendig… - Journal of allied …, 2009 - ingentaconnect.com
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 …

Measurement of physical activity in older adult interventions: a systematic review

RS Falck, SM McDonald, MW Beets… - British journal of sports …, 2016 - bjsm.bmj.com
Background Interventions to promote physical activity (PA) among older adults can positively
impact PA behaviour and other health outcomes. Measurement of PA must be valid and …

Never too late: older people's perceptions of physical activity

L Adamson, WJ Brown, C Lee… - … Promotion Journal of …, 1999 - search.informit.org
Issue addressed: A series of focus groups was conducted to explore older people's attitudes
to, practices and perceptions of physical activity, in order to inform the development of …