Adherence to physical activity guidelines in older adults, using objectively measured physical activity in a population-based study

BJ Jefferis, C Sartini, IM Lee, M Choi, A Amuzu… - BMC public health, 2014 - Springer
Background Physical activity (PA) levels in older adults decline with age. The prevalence
and correlates of adherence to current UK PA guidelines in older adults has not been …

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 …

Physical activity in older people: a systematic review

F Sun, IJ Norman, AE While - BMC public health, 2013 - Springer
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 …

Measurement of physical activity in older adult interventions: a systematic review

RS Falck, SM McDonald, MW Beets… - British journal of sports …, 2016 - bjsm.bmj.com
Background Interventions to promote physical activity (PA) among older adults can positively
impact PA behaviour and other health outcomes. Measurement of PA must be valid and …

[PDF][PDF] Objectively measured physical activity in a diverse sample of older urban UK adults

MG Davis, KR Fox, M Hillsdon, DJ Sharp… - Medicine & Science in …, 2011 - academia.edu
ABSTRACT DAVIS, MG, KR FOX, M. HILLSDON, DJ SHARP, JC COULSON, and JL
THOMPSON. Objectively Measured Physical Activity in a Diverse Sample of Older Urban UK …

Prevalence and trends in physical activity among older adults in the United States: a comparison across three national surveys

SK Keadle, R McKinnon, BI Graubard, RP Troiano - Preventive medicine, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper examined how many older adults (65+ years) are meeting physical activity (PA)
Guidelines (PAG; 150 min/week of moderate-to-vigorous PA) using data from three leading …

What factors are associated with physical activity in older people, assessed objectively by accelerometry?

TJ Harris, CG Owen, CR Victor, R Adams… - British journal of sports …, 2009 - bjsm.bmj.com
Objectives: To assess physical activity (PA) levels measured objectively using
accelerometers in community-dwelling older people and to examine the associations with …

Older adults, chronic disease and leisure-time physical activity

MC Ashe, WC Miller, JJ Eng, L Noreau - Gerontology, 2009 - karger.com
Background: Participating in regular physical activity is an important part of healthy aging.
There is an increased risk for inactivity associated with aging and the risk becomes greater …

Diurnal patterns of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour in older men

C Sartini, SG Wannamethee, S Iliffe, RW Morris… - BMC Public Health, 2015 - Springer
Background Physical activity (PA) levels among older adults are generally low and
sedentary behaviour (SB) very common; increasing PA and reducing SB levels could have …

Accelerometer-determined physical activity and self-reported health in a population of older adults (65–85 years): a cross-sectional study

H Lohne-Seiler, BH Hansen, E Kolle, SA Anderssen - BMC public health, 2014 - Springer
Background The link between physical activity (PA) and prevention of disease, maintenance
of independence, and improved quality of life in older adults is supported by strong …