Older adults' perceptions of adherence to community physical activity groups
SE Hartley, G Yeowell - Ageing & Society, 2015 - cambridge.org
Community physical activity (PA) groups have come in to being worldwide to inspire older
adults to engage in PA. However, there is limited evidence that older adults adhere to these …
adults to engage in PA. However, there is limited evidence that older adults adhere to these …
A mixed-methods case study exploring the impact of participation in community activity groups for older adults on physical activity, health and wellbeing
Background Regular physical activity (PA) has many health benefits but declines with age.
Community multi-activity groups offering volunteer-led socially-oriented activity programs …
Community multi-activity groups offering volunteer-led socially-oriented activity programs …
Multiple influences on participating in physical activity in older age: Developing a social ecological approach
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 …
number of older adults meeting the recommended 150 min/wk is low. Policy to increase …
Older people's adherence to community-based group exercise programmes: a multiple-case study
C Killingback, F Tsofliou, C Clark - BMC public health, 2017 - Springer
Background Physical inactivity is a global phenomenon, with estimates of one in four adults
not being active enough to achieve health benefits, thus heightening the risk of developing …
not being active enough to achieve health benefits, thus heightening the risk of developing …
Understanding influences on physical activity participation by older adults: A qualitative study of community-dwelling older adults from the Hertfordshire Cohort Study …
J Zhang, I Bloom, EM Dennison, KA Ward… - PloS one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background The health benefits of physical activity (PA) participation in later life are widely
recognised. Understanding factors that can influence the participation of community …
recognised. Understanding factors that can influence the participation of community …
What are the barriers and facilitators to exercise and physical activity uptake and adherence among South Asian older adults: a systematic review of qualitative studies
M Horne, S Tierney - Preventive medicine, 2012 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to synthesise views and experiences of South
Asian (SA) older adults in relation to exercise and physical activity (PA). It was anticipated …
Asian (SA) older adults in relation to exercise and physical activity (PA). It was anticipated …
“Not everybody's an athlete, but they certainly can move”: Facilitators of physical activity maintenance in older adults in a northern and rural setting
K Ward, A Pousette… - Journal of Aging and …, 2020 - journals.humankinetics.com
Although the benefits of maintaining a physical activity regime for older adults are well
known, it is unclear how programs and facilities can best support long-term participation …
known, it is unclear how programs and facilities can best support long-term participation …
How to improve recruitment, sustainability and scalability in physical activity programmes for adults aged 50 years and older: A qualitative study of key stakeholder …
A O'Regan, E García Bengoechea, AM Clifford… - PloS one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Physical inactivity among adults aged 50 years and over is a worldwide health
concern. The objectives of the study were to investigate the perspectives of those involved …
concern. The objectives of the study were to investigate the perspectives of those involved …
Older adults' perceptions of physical activity within the process of aging
U Arnautovska, F O'Callaghan… - Health Behavior and …, 2017 - ingentaconnect.com
Objectives: Given the aging population and protective effects of regular physical activity (PA)
for disease prevention, it is important to increase low levels of PA among older adults in our …
for disease prevention, it is important to increase low levels of PA among older adults in our …
Older adults' experiences of group-based physical activity: A qualitative study from the 'GOAL'randomized controlled trial
EV Bennett, LH Clarke, SA Wolf, WL Dunlop… - Psychology of Sport and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Objectives In this qualitative study, we examined older adults' experiences of taking part in
two efficacious group-based physical activity programs as part of the GrOup-based physical …
two efficacious group-based physical activity programs as part of the GrOup-based physical …