Background Engaging in physical activity (PA) and avoiding sedentary behavior (SB) are
important for healthy ageing with benefits including the mitigation of disability and mortality …

Background Activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
are essential for independent living and are predictors of morbidity and mortality in older …

The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between objective and self-report
measures of physical activity and muscle strength among healthy adults ranging in age from …

Regular physical activity (PA) promotes musculoskeletal health in older adults. However, the
majority of older individuals do not meet current PA guidelines and are also highly …

Background Older adults may have difficulty meeting the Physical Activity (PA) Guidelines. A
favorable balance between PA and sedentary time (SED) is an important determinant of …

Up to 60% of older adults have a lifestyle characterized by low physical activity (PA) and
high sedentary behavior (SB). This can amplify age-related declines in physical and …

Background: the relationship between muscle mass and physical performance has not been
consistent among studies. Objective: to clarify the relationship between muscle mass and …

Introduction Skeletal muscle power has been demonstrated to be a stronger predictor of
functional limitations than any other physical capability. However, no validated alternatives …

The maintenance of muscle function into late life protects against various negative health
outcomes. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the impact of habitual physical …

Background Globally, populations are ageing. Typically, physical activity levels decline and
health worsens as we age; however, estimates of the impact of physical inactivity for …