The public health challenges associated with rapid population ageing are likely to be
exacerbated by poor physical activity levels. The purpose of this study was to identify …

Objective Few studies have examined how levels of activity intensity fluctuate throughout
later life in older adults and no study has identified correlates of sustained activity levels in …

Physical activity epidemiological studies provide one of many types of research evidence
that are necessary to assess the importance of physical activity to health. Available …

OBJECTIVES: This study assessed correlates of leisure-time physical activity among the
elderly in Singapore. METHODS: A cross-sectional household survey was conducted in …

In a cross-sectional survey, older Australians (N= 402) were asked to report their physical
activity habits and the 3 main barriers to more physical activity. Active and inactive men and …

Introduction: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World
Health Organization, increasing physical activity may help prolong health and preserve the …

Background The health benefits of regular physical activity and exercise have been widely
acknowledged. Unfortunately, a decline in physical activity is observed in older adults …

The purpose of this study was to determine older adults' physical activity behaviors and
stage of readiness for physical activity. Data were collected on 403 American adults over the …

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 …

Background. Participation in regular moderate or vigorous physical activity substantially
reduces risk for all-cause and cardiovascular-disease mortality and confers other health …