ArticleArchives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique2021
Impact of current or past physical activity level on functional capacities and body composition among elderly people: a cross-sectional analysis from the YMCA study.
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- Associations between objectively measured overall and intensity-specific physical activity and phase angle in older adults.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- The prevalence and factors associated with sarcopenia in Thai older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of nursing sciences · 2024Review
- Evolution of documents related to the influence of physical activity and functional capacity throughout the aging process: a bibliometric review.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Review
- Body Composition of Master Swimmers before and after the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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- Effects of "accurate measurement" comprehensive sports activities on balance ability, body composition and bone density of female college students.Frontiers in physiology · 2023Article
- Associations between physical activity, physical fitness, and body composition in adults living in Germany: A cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2023Article
- Development and Validation of New Exercises to Promote Physical Activity in Nursing Home Settings.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Objectively Measured Physical Activity Levels and Associated Factors in Older US Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-sectional Study.JMIR aging · 2022Article
- Evaluation of Physical Therapy Interventions for Improving Musculoskeletal Pain and Quality of Life in Older Adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Examining the association of physical activity and mortality among recently hospitalized older adults with dementia.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Article
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundPhysical activity (PA) is recognized as important predictor of healthy aging. However, the influence of the type of voluntary PA as well as age or sex in this relationship is unclear. Thus, we assess the association between current and past PA level and physical performances among voluntary active older adults.
methodsFunctional capacities (timed Up and Go, sit-to-stand, alternate step test, unipodal balance, grip strength, knee extension strength, estimated muscle power and VO2 max) as well as body composition (DXA: total and appendicular lean masses (LM; kg), fat mass (FM; %)) were measured. Current and last 5-years PA level (time spent on total, aerobic, resistance and body & mind activities) were assessed using an interview. Multiple regressions, adjusted on age, sex and BMI, were performed to assess the relationship between current or past PA level and physical performances. Sub-group analysis, according to the sex (men/women) or age (< 65 yrs. vs. ≥65 yrs) were performed.
results525 subjects (age:61.7 ± 8.1 yrs.; women:68.9%; BMI:26.4 ± 4.8 kg/m
conclusionEven if physical activity history has little influence on physical aging process, being active is associated with body composition and functional capacities, especially among women aged 65 years and over.
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