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[Lifestyle-integrated functional exercise for fall prevention : How and why do walking characteristics change?]
Christoph Endress1,2, Michael Schwenk3, Christian Werner2
1Klinik für Geriatrische Rehabilitation, Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus, Auerbachstraße 110, 70376, Stuttgart, Deutschland.
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|September 7, 2023
Summary
The lifestyle-integrated functional exercise (LiFE) program increased short walking episodes (<20s) in older adults. Accumulating these short bursts of activity can significantly boost overall physical activity levels.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Exercise Science
- Public Health
Context:
- The lifestyle-integrated functional exercise (LiFE) program aims to increase physical activity in older adults.
- Previous research indicates LiFE enhances overall physical activity, but its effect on the duration of walking episodes remains unclear.
Purpose:
- To investigate changes in short versus long walking episodes after 6 months of the LiFE program.
- To identify factors associated with changes in walking episode duration.
Summary:
- A randomized study involving 309 older adults showed that both group (gLiFE) and individual (LiFE) interventions significantly increased short walking episodes (<10s and <20s) after 6 months.
- No significant increase was observed in long walking episodes (>60s).
- Overall daily walking duration and steps per day influenced these changes, with objective and subjective function parameters explaining a small but significant variance.
Impact:
- The LiFE program promotes physical activity primarily through behavioral changes, emphasizing the accumulation of short walking episodes.
- This approach offers significant health benefits, particularly for individuals in institutional settings or those hesitant to engage in longer walks.
