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Study of the association between gait variability and physical activity
ConclusionsIn a population of healthy elderly women, gait variability was significantly and negatively associated with the level of physical activity. Healthy elderly women, with moderate gait variability (step width variability), and high preferred walking speed, seem to be able to meet the recommended levels of physical activity. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - November 15, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

How an aging society affects the economic costs of inactivity in Germany: empirical evidence and projections
ConclusionThe findings indicate that the aging of the German population demands further actions and initiatives to promote physical activity, especially for the oldest age-group. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - October 17, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Relationships between self perceptions and physical activity behaviour, fear of falling, and physical function among older adults
ConclusionsThe findings of this study come to corroborate that the belief system of older adults ideally need to be taken into consideration when designing interventions that aim to enhance PA behaviour or reduce fear of falling. Coupling that with goal-setting, life coaching and behaviour change strategies would also be beneficial to address engagement and adherence to such interventions.Trial registrationThis trial was retrospectively registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry - Registry No.ACTRN12614000700639 on the Jul 03rd 2014. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - September 20, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Does physical activity benefit motor performance and learning of upper extremity tasks in older adults? – A systematic review
AbstractUpper extremity motor performance declines with increasing age. However, older adults need to maintain, learn new and relearn known motor tasks. Research with young adults indicated that regular and acute physical activity might facilitate motor performance and motor learning processes. Therefore, this review aimed to examine the association between chronic physical activity and acute bouts of exercise on motor performance and motor learning in upper extremity motor tasks in older adults. Literature was searched via Cochrane library, PubMED, PsycINFO and Scopus and 27 studies met all inclusion criteria. All studies...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - September 12, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Effects of 12 weeks of Nordic Walking and XCO Walking training on the endurance capacity of older adults
ConclusionsNW as well as XCO training increase the efficiency of the cardio-vascular system in older subjects. Both training approaches are suitable options for endurance training, which may serve to counteract age- and inactivity-related decreases in cardio-vascular functioning as well as aid in maintaining overall performance in older adults. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - September 12, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Development of low-volume, high-intensity, aerobic-type interval training for elderly Japanese men: a feasibility study
ConclusionThese results suggested that EJ-HIAT has good feasibility and perceived exertion similar to MICT despite having higher objectively measured intensity than MICT. An intervention aimed as identifying the effects of EJ-HIAT on exercise tolerance should be performed in the future.Trial registrationUMIN000021185 (February 26, 2016). (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 24, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

The effect of three different exercise training modalities on cognitive and physical function in a healthy older population
ConclusionsMCT and RT proved to be superior to HIIT for the enhancement of older individuals ’ executive cognitive function; whereas HIIT were most beneficial for improvement in information processing speed. HIIT also induced the largest gains in physical function. (Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity)
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - August 10, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research