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Effectiveness of a community based low intensity exercise program for older adults.
J Nutr Health Aging
April 2006
MRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town and Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle Unit, South Africa.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a community-based, low-intensity exercise programme in older adults from socio-economically and historically disadvantaged communities.
Design: Three community centres were selected: two were allocated to the same 20-week, twice-weekly exercise program (EX1, n=38; EX2, n=32); and a third to relaxation classes (control/CTL; n=21). Measurements at baseline, 10 and 20 weeks included field tests for anthropometry, static and dynamic balance, gait, upper and lower body strength, 6-minute walk test, blood pressure, activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), physical activity recall and self perceived health status.