Weight resistance training (RT) is an essential component of physical conditioning programs
to improve the quality of life and physical fitness in different ages and populations. This …

Sarcopenia, the age-associated decline in skeletal muscle mass and function, is a major
cause of functional decline and mortality in older adults. Despite its importance, sarcopenia …

Background Physical activity is a major determinant of physical and mental health.
International recommendations identify health professionals as pivotal agents to tackle …

One in four people say they would be more active if advised by a general practitioner (GP),
yet 72% of GPs do not discuss physical activity (PA) with patients and 80% of GPs are …

Exercise is an increasingly widely used treatment for older people across a range of clinical
conditions including sarcopenia and physical frailty. Whilst exercise can have many benefits …

Physical inactivity is identified by the World Health Organisation as the fourth risk factor for
global mortality and has major implications on the prevalence of non-communicable …

Background Physical activity referral schemes have been used extensively as one pathway
to support behaviour change in people with long term conditions. Best practice guidance …

Regular exercise improves health but can also induce adverse responses. Although such
episodes are rare, many guidelines for pre-participation exercise screening have historically …

Background Educational workshops help physicians (MDs) include physical activity and
exercise (PAE) content in more patient appointments. It is unclear if MDs with varying …

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar el efecto de un programa de acondicionamiento
físico supervisado virtualmente sobre la condición física y el estrés percibido en docentes …