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A Training Program Using an Agility Ladder for Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Published on: March 7, 2020
An evidence-based exercise program implemented in congregate-meal sites
Trudy L Moore-Harrison1, Mary Ann Johnson, Mary Ellen Quinn
1Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA.
Background:
This study examined the feasibility of implementing the EnhanceFitness Program (formerly Lifetime Fitness Program), an evidence-based exercise program, at congregate-meal sites that generally serve low-income older adults.
Methods:
A 12-week aerobic and strength training exercise program was held at senior centers 3 times a week.
Results:
The mean age of the 31 participants was 73.5 years+/-6.7 years (60-86). Participants' compliance with attending the exercise class was 74%. Paired t tests were used to evaluate change after the intervention. Three out of six components of the Senior Fitness Test increased significantly after the exercise intervention (P<.003). Three out of the eight self-reported health concepts of the SF-36 demonstrated significant improvement after the exercise intervention (P<.003).
Conclusion:
These data indicate that an evidence-based exercise program can be successfully implemented in this population.
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