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The Effects of Exercise on the Physical Fitness of High and Moderate-Low Functioning Older Adult Women
Joint Authors
Mason, R. Christopher
Horvat, Michael
Nocera, Joe
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-07-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Understanding how exercise affects individuals with varying levels of functional ability will provide further insight into the role of exercise during the aging process.
It will also aid in the development of exercise programs that are appropriate for a wider spectrum of older adults.
Specifically it was the primary aim of this study to determine and compare the effects of 10 weeks of community-based exercise on the cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and balance fitness components of older adult women with high and moderate-low levels of physical function.
Methods.
Participants were placed in either the high functioning ( n = 13 ) or moderate/low functioning ( n = 17 ) groups based on their level of physical functioning.
Fitness components were measured by the Senior Fitness Test and physical function was determined by the Composite Physical Function scale.
Results.
The results of the 3 × 2 mixed ANOVA statistical analysis showed no significant interaction effect for time ⁎ group for any of the six subtests (chair stand, arm curls, 2-minute step, chair sit-and-reach, back scratch, and 6-foot up-and-go) of the SFT.
However, the main effect of time was significant for all fitness components and the main effect of group was significant for all fitness components except lower extremity flexibility.
Discussion.
Community-based exercise programs offering a variety of exercise types to people with varying levels of functional ability can be useful in maintaining or improving fitness and independence.
These programs may also be capable of improving the self-efficacy of lower functioning older adults toward performing daily tasks.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mason, R. Christopher& Horvat, Michael& Nocera, Joe. 2016. The Effects of Exercise on the Physical Fitness of High and Moderate-Low Functioning Older Adult Women. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107435
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mason, R. Christopher…[et al.]. The Effects of Exercise on the Physical Fitness of High and Moderate-Low Functioning Older Adult Women. Journal of Aging Research No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107435
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mason, R. Christopher& Horvat, Michael& Nocera, Joe. The Effects of Exercise on the Physical Fitness of High and Moderate-Low Functioning Older Adult Women. Journal of Aging Research. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107435
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1107435