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 …

Healthy aging is a process that occurs over the life cycle. Health habits established early
and practiced throughout life impact longevity, the ability to reach old age, and the health …

Background. Sedentary behavior is emerging as an important risk factor for poor health.
Physical activity has proven to be important in determining overall successful aging (SA) …

Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive text
available for current and future fitness professionals who want to design and implement …

Introduction The most commonly occurring diseases among the elderly people are
cardiovascular system ones and among them the coronary artery disease (CAD). It is …

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing measures were put into place to
flatten the pandemic curve. It was projected that older adults were at increased risk for poor …

With the increasing number of individuals over the age of 65 years worldwide, it is critical for
society to recognize the importance of helping seniors maintain their health, physical, and …

Later-life leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) is an identified way to promote active aging.
Nevertheless, many active older adults experience LTPA constraints and thus may not …

OBJECTIVE: Previous research has indicated that older adults who expect decline and
disease with age are less likely to engage in aerobic exercise. This study explores the …

Background Physical activity behavior is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon. For
its analysis, transdisciplinary biopsychosocial approaches yield great potential. In health …