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Physical Activity and Physical Function: Moving and Aging.
Sheila A Dugan1, Kelley Pettee Gabriel2, Brittney S Lange-Maia3
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rush University Medical Center, 1725 W. Harrison Street, Suite 885, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; Department of Preventive Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, 1700 W. Van Buren, Suite 470, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
Physical disablement begins in midlife, impacting women
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Women's Health
Background:
- Physical disablement may initiate earlier than expected, during midlife.
- Physical activity interventions are effective in older adults and potentially beneficial for younger populations.
- Midlife women often do not meet physical activity guidelines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the early onset of physical disablement in midlife women.
- To explore strategies for enhancing physical activity participation in midlife.
- To examine the influence of reproductive aging on disablement and physical activity.
Main Methods:
- Review of evidence on physical disablement onset.
- Analysis of physical activity interventions and their applicability to midlife.
- Exploration of gender-specific factors, including reproductive aging.
Main Results:
- The disablement process can start in midlife, affecting women with many years of life ahead.
- Focusing on midlife-relevant benefits like improved body composition, sleep, and mood may increase physical activity.
- Reproductive aging may offer unique insights into disablement and activity patterns in women.
Conclusions:
- Physical disablement is not solely an issue for older adults; it begins in midlife.
- Tailoring physical activity promotion to midlife women's concerns is crucial for adherence.
- Considering reproductive aging alongside chronological aging is essential for a comprehensive understanding of women's health.
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