Weekly minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with movement quality in overweight and obese older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity can improve function and decrease healthcare spending among overweight and obese older adults. Although unstructured physical activity has been related to cardiometabolic improvements, the relationship between unstructured activity and movement quality is unclear.

Aims

This study aimed to evaluate the association of amount of unstructured free-living moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) with measures of movement quality in overweight and obese older adults.

Methods

The association of MVPA with movement quality was assessed in 165 overweight and obese older adults (Age: 77.0(8.0) years; Body mass index (BMI): 29.2(5.3) kg/m²). Participants performed overground walking, the Figure of 8 Walk test, and the Five-Times Sit to St

SUBMITTER: Rekant J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10402264 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature