Are Neighborhood Environmental Attributes More Important for Older Than for Younger Adults' Walking? Testing Effect Modification by Age.

abstract：:This study describes the motor-learning process of older individuals during the course of a training intervention on a motor-driven eccentric bicycle ergometer. Seventeen women and 16 men (64 ± 6 yr) took part in a 10-wk training program. Uniformity of force production and consistency of timing were used to describe t...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Purtsi J,Vihko V,Kankaanpää A,Havas E

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study examined the associations between sedentary behavior, physical activity, and health care expenditures among Chinese older adults. METHOD:We conducted a survey on 4,165 older men and women living in major cities in China. Sedentary behavior and physical activity were measured by the Physical Activi...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Yu H,Schwingel A

更新日期：2018-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this systematic review was to examine the effectiveness of outdoor exercise park equipment on physical activity levels, physical function, psychosocial outcomes, and quality of life of older adults living in the community and to evaluate the evidence of older adults' use of outdoor exercise park equip...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Ng YL,Hill KD,Levinger P,Burton E

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the contributions of individual muscles to changes in energetic cost of transport (COT) over seven walking speeds, and compared results between healthy young and elderly subjects. Twenty six participants (13 young aged 18-30; 13 old aged 70-80) were recruited. COT (O2/kg body mass/km) was calculate...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Pincheira PA,Stenroth L,Avela J,Cronin NJ

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical activity (PA) is a proven strategy for reducing risk of chronic disease. Many older adults do not reach recommended levels of activity to achieve health benefits. There is growing interest among scholars and practitioners about the potential of technology to increase PA and improve health. This study investig...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Zieff SG,Guedes CM

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical activity (PA) may need to produce high impacts to be osteogenic. The aim of this study was to identify threshold(s) for defining high impact PA for future analyses in the VIBE (Vertical Impact and Bone in the Elderly) study, based on home recordings with triaxial accelerometers. Recordings were obtained from ...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Deere KC,Hannam K,Coulson J,Ireland A,McPhee JS,Moss C,Edwards MH,Dennison E,Cooper C,Sayers A,Lipperts M,Grimm B,Tobias JH

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Depressive symptoms are common in older adults, but antidepressant medications may be contraindicated or poorly tolerated in this population. Intervention studies demonstrate that exercise may be an effective alternative. This meta-analysis included 41 randomized controlled trials of aerobic and nonaerobic exercise in...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Rhyner KT,Watts A

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of an on-site physical activity (PA) program offered with congregate meals. Study 1 surveyed meal-site users on their likelihood to participate. Study 2 used meal-site-manager interviews and site visits to determine organizational feasibility...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Estabrooks PA,Fox EH,Doerksen SE,Bradshaw MH,King AC

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare muscle strength and physical performance among subjects with and without sarcopenia of different definitions. DESIGN:A population-based cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS:857 community residents aged 65 years or older. METHODS:Sarcopenia was defined according to the European Working Group of S...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Meng NH,Li CI,Liu CS,Lin WY,Lin CH,Chang CK,Li TC,Lin CC

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retirement has been identified as a life transition that is important in determining older adults' physical activity levels. The present study examined the factors associated with retirement that affect physical activity participation among older adults. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 425 retired Austra...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Rai R,Jongenelis MI,Jackson B,Newton RU,Pettigrew S

更新日期：2019-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to analyze differences in biomechanical parameters between elderly and control participants when stepping up, to evaluate control of balance. Eleven control and 14 elderly participants performed a step from an initial static posture onto a 7-cm-high force plate. For the spontaneous-velocity c...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Michel-Pellegrino V,Hwqaon D,Hogrel JY,Duchêne J

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compared the intensity and energy cost of playing 9 holes of golf with 40 min of lawn mowing in older men and determined whether both met the current recommendations for health benefits. Eighteen men (age 71.2 +/- 4.4 yr, BMI 27.3 +/- 2.3; M +/- SD) completed a graded treadmill test. During golfing and lawn...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Dear JB,Porter MM,Ready AE

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present investigation we evaluated the effect of stand-up paddle practice on upright postural control in older individuals. Participants were assigned to a group practicing stand-up paddle on seawater or to a walking control group. Balance stability was evaluated in the tandem Romberg and tiptoes postures, comp...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Osti FR,de Souza CR,Teixeira LA

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indoor slippers with a strap across the dorsal forefoot are popular with older women. However, their influence on the foot motion has not been reported. This study evaluated the range of movement in the knee and ankle joints during walking and changes in trunk displacement during sit-to-stand when 10 healthy older wom...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Lo WT,Yick KL,Lau N,Tse LT,Ng SP,Yip J

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess concurrent validity between activPAL and activPAL3 accelerometers in a sample of 53 community-dwelling older adults ≥ 65 years. Physical activity (PA) was measured simultaneously with activPAL and activPAL3 while performing scripted activities. The level of agreement between both de...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Klenk J,Büchele G,Lindemann U,Kaufmann S,Peter R,Laszlo R,Kobel S,Rothenbacher D

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Development of a reliable and valid measure of outcome expectations for exercise for older adults will help establish the relationship between outcome expectations and exercise and facilitate the development of interventions to increase physical activity in older adults. The purpose of this study was to test the relia...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Resnick B

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aging is related to a progressive remodeling of the neuromuscular system, which includes muscle mass, strength, and power reductions. This study investigated the effect of an eight-week dance program on fascicle pennation angle, fascicle length, and thickness of the vastus lateralis (VL), tibialis anterior (TA), bicep...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Cepeda CC,Lodovico A,Fowler N,Rodacki AL

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary objective of this study was to determine whether the absence of outdoor activities is associated with an increased risk of mortality among elderly people living at home. In January 1995, the authors enrolled 863 household residents, 65 years old and older, who were able to fully understand and complete a b...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Inoue K,Shono T,Matsumoto M

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and its sulfate (DHEAS) are hormones produced by the adrenal cortex that decline in concentration with age. Decreased DHEA levels are associated with age-related disease and oxidative stress but might be increased in younger adults by exercise. Studies are presented assessing the response...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Aldred S,Rohalu M,Edwards K,Burns V

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Older women participated in a 12-week high-speed resistance training program under two supervisor-to-subject ratio methods (i.e., high versus low supervision) to assess its effects on muscle strength, power, functional performance, and quality of life assessed before (T1) and after (T2) intervention. Women were divide...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Ramírez-Campillo R,Martínez C,de La Fuente CI,Cadore EL,Marques MC,Nakamura FY,Loturco I,Caniuqueo A,Cañas R,Izquierdo M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although much has been learned about the global determinants of physical activity in adults, there has been a lack of specific focus on gender, age, and urban/rural differences. In this church-based community sample of Appalachian adults (N = 1,239), the primary correlates of physical activity included age, gender, ob...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Zizzi S,Goodrich D,Wu Y,Parker L,Rye S,Pawar V,Mangone C,Tessaro I

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in the knowledge of acromegaly are leading to an increase in the survival rate of acromegalic subjects. This study was conducted to evaluate balance control, risk of falls, and peripheral muscle function in acromegalic older adults. Seventeen older subjects with acromegaly (67 [63-73] years) and 20 paired con...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Homem TS,Guimarães FS,Soares MS,Kasuki L,Gadelha MR,Lopes AJ

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compared the long-term effectiveness of three physical activity counseling strategies among sedentary older adults: a 1-contact referral (REFER), a 1-contact individualized walking program (WALK), and multiple-contact, individually tailored, and need-supportive coaching based on the self-determination theor...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Van Hoecke AS,Delecluse C,Bogaerts A,Boen F

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the clustering patterns of physical activity, sedentary time (ST), and breaks in ST, and the association between the identified clusters at risk for metabolic syndrome associated with obesity in older adults. Participants included 212 users of community health centers in Brazil. A quest...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Manta SW,Sandreschi PF,Matias TS,Tomicki C,Benedetti TRB

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to generate a functional-fitness profile for older women from the south of Brazil and to compare their functional profile with an age-matched cohort of American women. The Fullerton Functional Fitness Test (body-mass index, 6-min-walk test, chair sit-and-reach, chair stand...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Krause MP,Januário RS,Hallage T,Haile L,Miculis CP,Gama MP,Goss FL,da Silva SG

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical activity interventions among older adults vary widely in the techniques used to elicit behavior change. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine what behavior change techniques (BCTs) are used in interventions to increase physical activity among older adults using the theory of planned behavior ...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Senkowski V,Gannon C,Branscum P

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to explore facilitators and barriers to physical activity in older people with sight loss. Focus groups were conducted with 13 community-dwelling older adults with sight loss ranging from poor to completely blind. Transcripts were analyzed using an inductive thematic analysis. Facilitators and barrier...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Burton AE,Clancy L,Cowap L

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a need for greater understanding of setting-specific influences on physical activity to complement the predominant research paradigm of individual-centered influences on physical activity. In this study, the authors used a cross-sectional multilevel analysis to examine a range of neighborhood-level characteri...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Fisher KJ,Li F,Michael Y,Cleveland M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the health benefits of sport, the proportion of people participating in sport decreases with age. This qualitative study explored the benefits and barriers regarding older adult community sport participation, from the perspective of national sporting organizations, in addition to older adult sport club and non...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Jenkin CR,Eime RM,Westerbeek H,van Uffelen JGZ

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The interactions of sex, age, season, and habitual physical activity were examined in 41 male and 54 female Japanese age 65-83 yr, using a pedometer/accelerometer that determined step counts and amounts of physical activity (<3 and >3 metabolic equivalents [METs]) throughout each 24-hr period for an entire year. All 3...

journal_title：Journal of aging and physical activity

authors： Yasunaga A,Togo F,Watanabe E,Park H,Park S,Shephard RJ,Aoyagi Y

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00