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What are the effects of a year-long exercise intervention on older adults’ attitudes toward physical activity?

In 2013, Wójcicki, et. al., conducted study which is aimed to explore how participating in a 12-month exercise program influenced the perceived importance of physical activity among older adults. The research also sought to examine the relationships between changes in the importance of physical activity and various health-related and psychosocial outcomes. A total of 179 community-dwelling older adults were recruited for this study. Participants were … Continue reading What are the effects of a year-long exercise intervention on older adults’ attitudes toward physical activity?

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What factors drive seniors’ adherence to yoga and exercise interventions?

In a recent clinical trial aimed at understanding adherence patterns to mind-body interventions among seniors, researchers delved into the factors influencing participation rates in such programs. Led by K.E. Flegal and colleagues(2007), the study involved 135 generally healthy seniors aged 65-85 years, randomly assigned to a 6-month intervention comprising either Iyengar yoga classes with home practice, exercise classes with home practice, or a wait-list control … Continue reading What factors drive seniors’ adherence to yoga and exercise interventions?

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