Land- versus water-walking interventions in older adults: Effects on body composition
Increasing physical activity is a priority worldwide, including for older adults who may have difficulty performing traditional forms of exercise, and for whom retention of muscle mass is an important consideration. Water-based exercise may provide an alternative if benefits are comparable. We compared the impact on body composition of 24-week water- versus land-walking interventions in healthy but inactive older adults.
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Louise H. Naylor, Barbara A. Maslen, Kay L. Cox, Angela L. Spence, Elisa Robey, Andrew Haynes, Howard H. Carter, Nicola T. Lautenschlager, Nicola D. Ridgers, Carmela Pestell, Daniel J. Green Tags: Original research Source Type: research
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