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Adaptation of the Recreov ía During COVID-19 Lockdowns: Making Physical Activity Accessible to Older Adults in Bogotá, Colombia
J Aging Phys Act. 2023 Oct 26:1-16. doi: 10.1123/japa.2022-0236. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe community restrictions during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic adversely impacted older adults' physical activity levels. This convergent mixed-method study assessed the adaptation of the Recreovía, a community-based physical activity program in Bogotá, and characterized physical activity levels among older adult participants. Our results showed how the Recreovía adapted during the pandemic to continue promoting physical activity, through indoor and outdoor strategies, including virtual physical activity sessions and ...
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - October 26, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Silvia A Gonz ález Deepti Adlakha Santiago Cabas Sharon C S ánchez-Franco Maria A Rubio Natalia Ossa Paola A Mart ínez Nathally Espinosa Olga L Sarmiento Source Type: research

Parks Visitation, Physical Activity Engagement, and Older People's Motivation for Visiting Local Parks
This study identified older park visitors' perceptions of their local parks, visit motivation, health, and physical activity level in six parks in Victoria, Australia. Characteristics of general community park visitors and their physical activity engagement were also recorded. Fifty-five older people were surveyed onsite; 92.7% lived within a 5-km distance from the park. Walking was the most common reason for visiting (36.4%), followed by walking the dog (36.4%) and exercise (23.6%). Most older visitors (77.8%) were determined as being sufficiently active. Observation of parks visitors over 1 week recorded 3,770 park visit...
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - October 26, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Pazit Levinger Bronwyn L Dreher Jeremy Dunn Stephanie Garratt Emma Abfalter Briony Dow Frances Batchelor Keith D Hill Source Type: research

Instructors' Perceptions and Experiences of Teaching Online Exercise Classes to Older Adults: A Qualitative Study
J Aging Phys Act. 2023 Oct 26:1-14. doi: 10.1123/japa.2022-0434. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOnline exercise programming has become increasingly popular in recent years, including for older adults. Instructors hold unique perspectives on such programming that could yield important insights for effective program design and delivery. The purpose of this study was to qualitatively examine instructors' perceptions and experiences teaching exercise classes online to older adults. Using qualitative description, 19 instructors from a community exercise program for seniors completed a one-on-one semistructured interview. We anal...
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - October 26, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Matthieu Dagenais Aleksandra Krajnovic Sarah Galway Kimberley Gammage Source Type: research

Does Role Identity Mediate the Influence of Motivational Regulations on Physical Activity Behavior Among People 55 Years or Older?
The objective of this study was to estimate the extent to which motivational regulations influence physical activity behavior through role identity among people 55 years or older. Participants (N = 409; Mage = 66.29 years [SD = 7.06]) completed online questionnaires to measure motivational regulations, role identity, and the frequency of physical activity in a typical week and in the past month. Mediation analysis using ordinary least squares path analysis revealed that autonomous forms of motivational regulation (positively) and controlled forms of motivational regulation (negatively) influenced role identity, which then ...
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - September 28, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Steve Amireault Mary Katherine Huffman Source Type: research

Perceived Constraints to Pickleball Participation Among Black Older Adults
J Aging Phys Act. 2023 Sep 28:1-7. doi: 10.1123/japa.2023-0009. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPickleball offers sociopsychological and physical activity benefits for older adults but lacks racial diversity. The purpose of this study was to identify constraints to pickleball participation with Black older adults (65+ years) as well as examine differences based on physical activity and sex. A Qualtrics panel included Black older adults (N = 292) who have heard of pickleball and are physically able to play but have not played. Results found Knowledge, Accessibility, Interpersonal, and Interest were the most salient constraint...
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - September 28, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jonathan M Casper Amy Chan Hyung Kim Jason N Bocarro Source Type: research

Determination of Body Composition in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With and Without Sarcopenia Using Data From Practical Measures
This study explored the ability of three practical measures-handgrip strength, five times sit-to-stand test, and upper limb loading during seated push-up test (ULL-SPUT)-to determine body composition in 109 older adults with and without sarcopenia. Participants (average age 76 years) were cross-sectionally measured for outcomes of the study. The ULL-SPUT and handgrip strength, but not the five times sit-to-stand test, significantly correlated with body composition (rs, r = .297-.827, p < .01). The ULL-SPUT, in combination with demographic data, could determine body composition up to 82%. Therefore, the ULL-SPUT may be a...
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - September 28, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sugalya Amatachaya Pakwipa Chokphukiao Puttipong Poncumhak Roongnapa Intaruk Thiwabhorn Thaweewannakij Pipatana Amatachaya Source Type: research