Does age matter? Investigating functional fitness gains in older adults through multicomponent training

In 2004, a study led by Füsun Toraman and Gülşah Sahin, the effects of a 9-week multicomponent training program on the functional fitness of healthy older adults were examined across different age groups. Forty-two participants were randomly assigned to either a Training or Control group, stratified by age: Training and Control Young Old Groups (TYOG, CYOG) aged between 60-73 years, and Training and Control Old … Continue reading Does age matter? Investigating functional fitness gains in older adults through multicomponent training

Are community-based exercise programs worthwhile for the elderly? A cost-benefit analysis

In 2004, Munro, et. al., conducted study to evaluate the cost effectiveness of a community-based exercise program targeting older adults as a population-wide public health initiative. This study employed a pragmatic, cluster-randomized community intervention trial design, conducted across 12 general practices in Sheffield. Four practices were randomly assigned as intervention populations, while eight served as control populations. The study enrolled individuals aged 65 and above … Continue reading Are community-based exercise programs worthwhile for the elderly? A cost-benefit analysis