Authors:Sima Zach; Aviva Zeev, Miki Ophir Sigal Eilat-Adar Abstract: The main purpose of the research was to examine the differences between adults in the age group 70+ and two other age groups (45–59 and 60–69), concerning their healthy and active lifestyle. The death toll of ... PubDate: 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z
Authors:Mareike Morat; Tobias Morat, Wiebren Zijlstra Lars Donath Abstract: Multimodal exercise training (MT) as a time-efficient training modality promotes a wide range of physical dimensions. Incorporating agility-like training aspects (coordination, changes of direction and velocit... PubDate: 2021-02-25T00:00:00Z
Authors:Esmee Volders; Renate H. M. de Groot, Juul M. J. Coumans, Catherine A. W. Bolman Lilian Lechner Abstract: Cognitive functioning (CF) is important for wellbeing and an independent life. However, older adults with chronic diseases are at a higher risk of poorer CF levels. Although, research suggests that physical ac... PubDate: 2021-02-25T00:00:00Z
Authors:D. R. Bouchard; J. V. Olthuis, V. Bouffard-Levasseur, C. Shannon, T. McDonald M. Sénéchal Abstract: A peer-led exercise program is one way to empower people sharing similar characteristics to encourage others to be active, but there is a lack of evidence that these programs have physical function and other b... PubDate: 2021-02-11T00:00:00Z
Authors:Xianyang Sherman Yee; Yee Sien Ng, John Carson Allen, Aisyah Latib, Ee Ling Tay, Huda Mukhlis Abu Bakar, Chien Yee Jolene Ho, Wan Cheen Charissa Koh, Hwee Heem Theresa Kwek Laura Tay Abstract: The sit-to-stand (STS) test has been deployed as surrogate measures of strength or physical performance in sarcopenia diagnosis. This study examines the relationship of two common STS variants – Five Times Sit... PubDate: 2021-01-08T00:00:00Z
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