Purpose: The strength of the relationship environment to physical activity may differ by age group. Older adults were expected be more affected environmental attributes than younger adults. present study examined age-related differences in associations between perceived neighborhood and activity. Methods: Participants 1623 aged 20 97 yr divided into five groups: ages 20-39, 40-49, 50-65, 66-75, 76+. They recruited from King County/Seattle, WA, neighborhoods selected vary land use median...

to determine the effect of dance-based aerobic exercise on indices falling in older women.an intervention trial with participants assigned either an group or a control group.an hall at community centre for senior citizens.thirty-eight healthy women aged 72-87 years, living independently community.twenty performed 60 minutes, 3 days week, 12 weeks. The included single-leg standing, squatting, marching, and heel touching; targeted balance, strength, locomotion/agility, motor...

Background. Decreased fitness of the lower extremities is a potentially modifiable fall risk factor. This study aimed to compare two exercise programs—square-stepping (SSE), which low-cost indoor program, and walking—for improving extremities.

Abstract Aim Cognitive functions can decline with age, and interventions focusing on stimulating them may have positive results. Previous studies shown that square‐stepping exercise ( SSE ) has a good influence balance, but this also seems to promote cognitive stimulation. Therefore, the purpose of present study was analyse effect 16 weeks in non‐demented community‐dwelling older people. Methods This longitudinal, non‐randomized study. Forty‐one adults (60 years older) were recruited, 21...

Aim The aging process might reduce functional fitness, including balance, which can increase the risk of falls among older adults. Different types intervention seem to benefit adults, therefore purpose this study was analyze effect a program using square‐stepping exercises ( SSE ) sequences only on fitness in Furthermore, possible effects were compared with basic exercise program. Methods A total 86 community‐dwelling adults (aged >60 years) divided into four groups: one group practised n...

More evidence is needed to conclude that a specific program of exercise and/or cognitive training warrants prescription for the prevention decline. We examined effect group-based standard older adults, with and without dual-task training, on function in adults dementia. conducted proof-of-concept, single-blinded, 26-wk randomized controlled trial whereby participants recruited from preexisting classes at Canadian Centre Activity Aging London, Ontario, were intervention group (exercise +...

Abstract Background Preservation of mobility and fall prevention have a high priority in geriatric rehabilitation. Square-Stepping Exercise (SSE) as an evaluated standardized program has been proven to be effective training for older people the community setting reduce falls improve subjectively perceived health status. This randomized controlled trial (RCT), first time, examines SSE context inpatient early rehabilitation compared conventional physiotherapy (cPT). Methods Data were collected...

Background: Square-Stepping Exercise (SSE) was developed as a novel exercise form that combines physical and cognitive training. Participants watch, recognize, memorize follow step patterns which an instructor demonstrates on 4 by 10 square-patterned SSE mat without viewing printed pattern diagrams. The purpose of this study to examine the effects function. Methods: Community-dwelling, healthy elderly persons were non-randomly divided into weekly session group (WG) (26 participants)...

Background We investigated the effects of multiple-modality exercise with additional mind-motor training on cognition in community-dwelling older adults subjective cognitive complaints. Methods Participants (n = 127, mean age 67.5 [7.3] years, 71% women) were randomized to receive 45 minutes 15 either (M4, n 63) or control (balance, range motion and breathing exercises [M2, 64]). In total, both groups exercised 60 minutes/day, 3 days/week, for 24 weeks. Standardized global functioning (GCF),...

Dementia is associated with cognitive and functional deficits, poses a significant personal, societal, economic burden. Directing interventions towards older adults self-reported complaints may provide the greatest impact on dementia incidence prevalence. Risk factors for deficits are multifactorial in nature; many cardiovascular disease risk lifestyle-mediated. Evidence suggests that multiple-modality exercise programs can benefits extend beyond what be achieved from cognitive, aerobic, or...

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy rate perceived exertion (RPE) monitor exercise intensity in older adults. Middle-aged (46.9 ± 7.0 years, n = 24) and women (75.5 3.8 29) performed a graded maximal test on cycle ergometer while RPE, oxygen uptake, heart rate, blood lactate levels were measured. Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient between RPE uptake for each stage calculated participant. mean group ( r .954) similar that middle-aged .963). autocorrelation...

The aim of this study was analyze the effects Square-Stepping Exercise (SSE) on depressive symptoms, balance and functional mobility in older adults. Participants were distributed into two groups: Trained Group (TG), who performed a 16-week intervention with SSE Control (CG), only evaluations. Berg Balance Scale Time Up Go Test (TUG) constituted evaluation protocol to verify mobility. Geriatric Depression Scale-short form (GDS-15) applied for measure symptoms. Evaluations realized pre post...

Exercise-based interventions have shown promise in slowing cognitive decline, however there is limited evidence for scalability. Our previous research has linked a novel visuospatial memory exercise intervention, incorporating patterned walking or square-stepping (SSE) with significant improvements executive function and among older adults normal cognition as well those subjective complaints (SCC) mild impairment (MCI). The aim of the current study was to determine feasibility utility...

Abstract Objective : The goal of this study was to determine an intraabdominal fat (IF) area target value for improving coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors in response weight reduction. Research Methods and Procedures Subjects were 279 obese Japanese women, 21 66 years old, who divided into diet‐alone diet‐plus‐exercise groups participated a 14‐week reduction program. IF measured by computerized tomography scans. Systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mm Hg, diastolic 90 total cholesterol 5.70...

Although early sports specialization is associated with sports-related injuries, relevant quantitative studies on young non-elite athletes, the majority of participants, are scarce. We described time points and characteristics injuries. Undergraduate students at a university in Japan (n = 830) recalled their history participation from elementary to high school injuries self-administered questionnaire. Of 570 valid respondents, 486 (85%) engaged least once. Significantly more respondents...