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Elissa Burton1, Anne-Marie Hill1, Simone Pettigrew2

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Clinical Interventions in Aging
|April 11, 2017
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Older adults often stop resistance training due to injury, illness, or lack of support. Providing tailored programs and flexible services can improve retention for seniors in resistance training.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Exercise Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The global population is aging rapidly, increasing the need for physical activity among older adults to maintain independence.
  • Resistance training is crucial for seniors, yet less than 15% of individuals over 60 meet recommended guidelines.
  • Understanding barriers to sustained participation is vital for promoting healthy aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors influencing older adults' decisions to discontinue participation in structured resistance training programs.
  • To inform strategies for improving the retention of senior participants in exercise programs.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was mailed to older adults who had previously joined a senior-specific resistance training program and subsequently stopped.
Keywords:
aginggymnasiumolder peopleretentionstrength training

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  • The questionnaire focused on reasons for cessation of resistance training exercise.
  • Qualitative data were analyzed using inductive content analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Fifty-six responses were analyzed (average age 71.5 years, 79% female).
    • Primary reasons for stopping included injury, illness, and holidays.
    • A notable 11% reported insufficient support during the program.

    Conclusions:

    • Program organizers must offer tailored support for returning to resistance training after setbacks like injury.
    • Flexible and individualized services are essential to accommodate the diverse life choices of older adults in retirement.
    • Improved support and flexibility can enhance the recruitment and retention of senior clients in resistance training programs.