Perceptions of physical activity by older adults: A qualitative study
Objective To identify issues and perceptions concerning physical activity in older adults.
Design Qualitative study. Setting Perth, Western Australia. Methods Sixteen adults aged 65 …
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 …
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
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 …
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
The human ageing process is universal, ubiquitous and inevitable. Every physiological
function is being continuously diminished. There is a range between two distinct phenotypes …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
impact PA behaviour and other health outcomes. Measurement of PA must be valid and …
Never too late: older people's perceptions of physical activity
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 …
to, practices and perceptions of physical activity, in order to inform the development of …