Exercise-based interventions to enhance long-term sustainability of physical activity in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

O Sansano-Nadal, M Giné-Garriga, JS Brach… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Exercise is a form of physical activity (PA). PA is an important marker of health and quality of
life in older adults. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the …

Physical activity intervention effects on physical function among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

JAD Chase, LJ Phillips… - Journal of aging and …, 2017 - journals.humankinetics.com
The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the effects of
supervised resistance and/or aerobic training physical activity interventions on performance …

Use it or lose it: a qualitative study of the maintenance of physical activity in older adults

A Maula, N LaFond, E Orton, S Iliffe, S Audsley… - BMC geriatrics, 2019 - Springer
Background Lack of physical activity (PA) is a recognised global public health problem,
which is increasing in prevalence with a detrimental impact on the pattern of disease …

Effects of physical exercise on physical function in older adults in residential care: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

PL Valenzuela, G Saco-Ledo, JS Morales… - The lancet Healthy …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Physical exercise is effective at attenuating ageing-related physical decline in
general, but evidence of its benefits for older adults in residential care, who often have …

A scoping review of physical activity interventions for older adults

J Taylor, S Walsh, W Kwok, MB Pinheiro… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Background To inform implementation and future research, this scoping review investigates
the volume of evidence for physical activity interventions among adults aged 60+. Our …

Interventions promoting physical activity among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

GD Grande, CB Oliveira, PK Morelhão… - The …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Objectives Frequent participation in physical activity (PA) has
benefits across the lifespan but is particularly important for older adults. PA levels are either …

Promotion of physical activity interventions for community dwelling older adults: A systematic review of reviews

A Zubala, S MacGillivray, H Frost, T Kroll, DA Skelton… - PloS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Objectives While there is strong evidence that regular participation in physical activity (PA)
brings numerous health benefits to older adults, and interventions to effectively promote PA …

Are behavioral interventions effective in increasing physical activity at 12 to 36 months in adults aged 55 to 70 years? A systematic review and meta-analysis

N Hobbs, A Godfrey, J Lara, L Errington, TD Meyer… - BMC medicine, 2013 - Springer
Background Retirement represents a major transitional life stage in middle to older age.
Changes in physical activity typically accompany this transition, which has significant …

Impact of physical activity programs and services for older adults: a rapid review

MB Pinheiro, JS Oliveira, JN Baldwin, L Hassett… - International journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Background Knowledge of which physical activity programs are most effective for older
adults in different sub-populations and contexts is limited. The objectives of this rapid review …

Active elderly and health—can moderate exercise improve health and wellbeing in older adults? Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

MG Carta, G Cossu, E Pintus, R Zoccheddu, O Callia… - Trials, 2021 - Springer
Background Aging is marked by a progressive rise in chronic diseases with an impact on
social and healthcare costs. Physical activity (PA) may soothe the inconveniences related to …