THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GROUP FITNESS PROGRAM DESIGN FOR FUNCTIONAL FITNESS IN OLDER ADULTS

2002 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. S76
Author(s):  
D L. Thompson-Cundiff ◽  
S A. Perkins ◽  
M R. Judd
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Program Design ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Fitness Program ◽  
Group Fitness

Reliability of the 60+ Functional Fitness Test Battery for Older Adults

1997 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth E. Mobily ◽  
Paula R. Mobily
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Test Battery ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Fitness Program ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

The primary purpose of this investigation was to determine the internal consistency of the 60+ functional fitness test battery for older adults. A secondary purpose was to determine whether the number of trials recommended in the testing manual was optimal. Subjects were used from an ongoing study of a fitness program for community-dwelling older adults. Internal consistency coefficients for subtests of flexibility, agility, coordination, and strength were excellent. Post hoc analysis across trials indicated significant differences in means between early trials and later trials. Mean scores stabilized after two or three trials, depending on the subtest of interest. Data provided insight into the number of practice trials and amount of warm-up necessary to implement the 60+ functional fitness test battery in field settings.

The Relationship Between Fear of Falling and Functional Fitness among Older Adults Living in Rest Home

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Tuna ◽  
Ö Bozan ◽  
B Gürpınar ◽  
N İlçin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Fall Risk Factors ◽  
Rest Home ◽  
History Of

Objective: This study aimed to report the fear of falling and assess its associations with several fall-related characteristics and functional fitness parameters among older adults living in the rest home. Methods: Seventy-eight older adults aged between 65-94 years were included in the study. History of falling and the number of risk factors for falling were recorded. Fear of falling was evaluated with The Falls Efficacy ScaleInternational. Functional fitness was assessed with Senior Fitness Test, including tests for the functional measurement of strength, flexibility, aerobic endurance and dynamic balance. Result: The mean age of participants was 78.46±7.16 years. There were correlations exist between fear of falling and number of fall risk factors, dynamic balance, upper body flexibility and aerobic endurance (p<0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that the parameters with the highest determinants of fear of falling were the dynamic balance and history of falling (p<0.05). Conclusions: In our study, history of falling, number of fall risk factors, flexibility for the upper body, aerobic endurance and dynamic balance were parameters related to fear of falling among older adults, but the most influential factors in fear of falling were dynamic balance and history of falling.

scholarly journals Effect of a Walking Program on Functional Fitness Measures in Older Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Joohee Im ◽  
Hector Raya ◽  
Tyler Cover ◽  
Joe Farabaugh ◽  
Morgan Horowitz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Walking Program ◽  
Fitness Measures

The Application of Peer Mentoring to Improve Fitness in Older Adults

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 344-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandor Dorgo ◽  
George A. King ◽  
Gregory D. Brickey
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Peer Mentors ◽  
Participation Rates ◽  
Peer Mentor ◽  
Fitness Program ◽  
Student Mentors ◽  
Fitness Measures ◽  
Mentor Model

Purpose:To investigate the effectiveness of a peer-mentored exercise program, this study compared the program perception, retention and participation rates, and physical improvements of older adults trained by peer mentors (PMs) with those of a group trained by student mentors (SMs).Methods:After a 30-week peer-mentor preparation, 60 older adults (M±SDage: 68.7 ± 6.1 yr) were recruited and randomly assigned to either the PM or the SM group. Both groups completed an identical 14-week fitness program. Pre- and posttraining assessments of fitness were completed, and the efficacy of the PMs and SMs was surveyed.Results:High retention was observed in both groups, but the SM group had higher participation. Both groups improved their fitness significantly, with no significant posttest differences between the groups in most fitness measures or in program perception rates.Discussion:Findings suggest effectiveness of the peer-mentor model in an older adult exercise program.

IMPACT OF PHYSICAL AND FUNCTIONAL FITNESS ON MORTALITY FROM ALL CAUSES OF PHYSICALLY INDEPENDENT OLDER ADULTS

2021 ◽  
pp. 104524
Author(s):  
Mario Molari ◽  
Karen Barros Parron ◽  
Audrey de Souza Marquez ◽  
Vanessa Suziane Probst ◽  
Paulo Bignardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Functional Fitness

Functional Fitness and Cognition in Older Adults: A Mediation Model

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Sandra Aires Ferreira ◽  
Edgar Ramos Vieira ◽  
Marcos Roberto Queiroga ◽  
Timothy Gustavo Cavazzotto ◽  
Vanessa Suziane Probst ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Functional Fitness ◽  
Mediation Model

scholarly journals Reducing Isolation and Loneliness Through Membership in a Fitness Program for Older Adults: Implications for Health

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Brady ◽  
Lisa A. D’Ambrosio ◽  
Adam Felts ◽  
Elizabeth Y. Rula ◽  
Kenneth P. Kell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Direct Effects ◽  
Fitness Program ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Independent Effects ◽  
Survey Responses

Objectives: To explore the effects of membership in a fitness program for older adults on social isolation, loneliness, and health. Method: Using survey responses from SilverSneakers members and matched nonmembers, regression path analysis was used to examine the influence of SilverSneakers membership on physical activity, social isolation, loneliness, and health, and the interrelationships among these concepts. Results: SilverSneakers membership directly increased physical activity and self-rated health, directly decreased social isolation, and indirectly decreased loneliness. Decreased social isolation and loneliness were associated with better self-rated health: social isolation and loneliness had independent direct effects on health, while social isolation also had an indirect effect on health mediated through loneliness. Discussion: Members of SilverSneakers experienced better health through increased physical activity, reduced social isolation, and reduced loneliness. Future research should explore independent effects of social isolation and loneliness on health and the mechanisms by which membership reduces social isolation and loneliness.

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