Citation

Ball S, Gammon R, Kelly PJ, Cheng AL, Chertoff K, Kaume L, Abreu EL, Brotto M. J. Aging Health 2013; 25(8): 1388-1397.

Affiliation

University of Missouri, Columbia, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0898264313507318

PMID

24150062

Abstract

Loss of muscle strength, flexibility, and balance are strong predictors of falls in the elderly.

OBJECTIVES: The goal of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of a 10-week, strength-based exercise program delivered by Extension professionals.

METHODS: Matched pair t tests were used to compare differences in five measures of fitness collected from 808 participants (mean age = 65.4 years) at the start and finish of the exercise program.

RESULTS: Following programming, participants significantly improved strength, flexibility, and balance.

DISCUSSION: Results indicate that an evidence-based program can be translated into a community Extension program that is able to improve the fitness level of seniors.

Language: en