Title

Keep on: Staying active to promote well-being during the golden years

Abstract

• Incorporating balance and mobility exercises, in addition to muscular strength, aerobic activities, and flexibility, is needed to prevent falls among older adults.

• Functional activities can be added into any phase of a workout for older adults from warm-up to cool-down.

• Adequately addressing barriers while emphasizing motivators is key in promoting physical activity and well-being.

• Health and fitness professionals are in a pivotal position to take a holistic approach to wellness with well-designed programs that are physically and mentally stimulating.

Department(s)

Kinesiology

Document Type

Article

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1249/FIT.0000000000000607

Keywords

Aging, Fall Prevention, Older Adults, Physical Activity, Wellness

Publication Date

9-1-2020

Journal Title

ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal

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