Older adults from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups experience a relatively higher
burden of physical inactivity compared with their counterparts from non-BME groups …

Group-exercise instructors are a vital social determinant of exercise enjoyment, attendance,
and adherence. Instructors also affect the degree to which physical cultures are socially …

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 …

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 …

Exercise, spending time in nature and feeling part of a supportive community all contribute to
better physical and mental health and to healthy ageing. This focused ethnography …

Little is known about how social participation can be facilitated among older adults in group
physical activity and its psychosocial benefits that contribute to successful aging. This study …

Background Age-friendly neighbourhoods seem to promote physical activity among older
individuals. Physical activity is especially important for chronically ill individuals. In the …

Rapid ageing in western societies is placing increasing strain on health and social care
services. In response, governments and health agencies have sought to promote healthy …

Group physical activity programs provide opportunities for older adults to receive social
support, which is known to be positively associated with physical activity behavior in this …

Background Public health guidelines state that all adults should undertake muscle and bone
strengthening and balance training activities at least twice a week to support their physical …