Worldwide, people engage insufficiently in physical activity, particularly subjects aged 80
years and over. For optimal life-style campaigns, knowledge of motivators and barriers for …

BACKGROUND: Only a fifth of older people undertake a level of physical activity sufficient to
lead to health benefit. Misconceptions about the ageing process and beliefs about the costs …

Objective. To conduct a systematic review of the literature to examine the influence of the
built environment (BE) on the physical activity (PA) of adults in rural settings. Data Source …

This paper examines the extent to which rural studies conducted in Europe (compared to
other countries in the Global North) have addressed the phenomenon of rural ageing …

OBJECTIVES This study was conducted to identify and characterize the barriers and
motivations to physical activity (PA) for elderly adults in Iran and other countries. METHODS …

The relationship between sleep quality and physical activity is bidirectional, yet prior
research on older adults has mainly focused on investigating whether increasing levels of …

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 …

This review identifies how diverse rural community characteristics interact to influence older
adults' capacity to achieve wellness. Through a meta-synthesis of the academic literature, an …

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 …

Purpose: As the proportion of older adults in Germany continues to grow, so does the need
for physical activity as a strategy for health promotion. The purpose of this study is to gain …