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[Reasons for older adults independently continuing exercise after a supervised Square-Stepping Exercise intervention]
Ryosuke Shigematsu1, Rei Nakanishi, Maki Saitoh
1Faculty of Education, Mie University.
[Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi] Japanese Journal of Public Health
|March 18, 2011
Summary
Older adults continued Square-Stepping Exercise (SSE) long-term due to social connections, perceived health benefits, and the exercise
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Exercise Science
- Behavioral Medicine
Context:
- Square-Stepping Exercise (SSE) is a supervised intervention for older adults.
- Participants continued SSE independently for four years post-intervention.
Purpose:
- To investigate the reasons behind long-term independent adherence to SSE in older adults.
- To identify factors promoting sustained engagement in a novel exercise program.
Summary:
- Social interaction, group activity management, perceived health benefits, exercise simplicity, and family support were key reasons for continued SSE.
- Participants who discontinued SSE typically engaged in other forms of exercise like walking and calisthenics.
Impact:
- Understanding these adherence factors can inform the design of effective, long-term exercise interventions for the aging population.
- SSE adoption can enhance long-term exercise adherence in older adults.
