Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Exergaming in Older People Living with HIV Improves Balance, Mobility and Ameliorates Some Aspects of Frailty
Published on: October 6, 2016
The Exercise is Medicine® Active Aging Initiative: Aligning Healthcare, Exercise Professionals and Community
Paige Denison1, Elizabeth A Joy2, Mark Stoutenberg3,4
1Sound Generations, Seattle, WA.
Abstract:
The global demographic shift toward an aging population underscores the urgent need for strategies that promote functional longevity and reduce age-related disease. Physical activity (PA) confers well-established benefits across cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal, cognitive, and psychosocial domains in older adults. However, PA participation remains suboptimal owing to social, environmental, and policy barriers. The Exercise is Medicine® Active Aging initiative seeks to address PA promotion through its integration into clinical care, connecting older adult patients to community-based PA programming. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of experts, the Exercise is Medicine® Active Aging initiative consists of three priority goals, underpinned by three cross-cutting themes, with the aim of increasing older adult engagement in PA through a community-based extension of healthcare. This article supports embedding PA into aging care models to foster a sustainable culture of active aging by synthesizing current evidence, discussing implementation barriers, and identifying future research priorities.
Related Concept Videos
Exercise and Cardiovascular Response
Light to moderate physical activity initiates a series of interconnected responses in the body. The heart rate modestly increases in anticipation of the workout, followed by widespread vasodilation as oxygen consumption by skeletal muscles increases. This results in decreased peripheral resistance, increased capillary blood flow, and accelerated...
Aging
Cellular Clock Theory
The cellular clock theory posits that the human lifespan is closely tied to the finite capacity of cells to divide, a phenomenon governed by telomeres, which are protective caps at the ends of...
Exercise and Muscle Performance
Endurance exercises
Endurance exercises involve running, swimming, or cycling, which require repetitive movements with low force output. When a person engages in endurance exercise, a few noticeable changes occur in their skeletal muscles. For instance, the number of capillaries...
Exercise Stress Test
Exercise stress testing, commonly known as a treadmill test, is a noninvasive procedure used to evaluate cardiovascular function and diagnose heart conditions.
Definition
An exercise stress test measures the heart's response to exertion using a treadmill or stationary bicycle. Chest electrodes record the heart's electrical activity through an ECG, and blood pressure is monitored regularly.
Purposes
The Effect of Aging on Tissues
Lifestyle Factors and Health
Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical activity, whether through structured exercise or casual activities like walking, biking, or dancing, is a cornerstone of a...
