Exercise snacking to improve physical function in pre-frail older adult memory clinic patients: a 28-day pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Finding innovative yet feasible ways of preventing physical and cognitive decline in those at risk is a critical global challenge, with exercise being championed as a key precursor to robust health in later life. Exercise snacking, here defined as short bouts of sporadic [muscle-strengthening] exercise, is one such strategy designed to overcome typical participation barriers observed in older adults. This study examined the acceptability of exercise snacking amongst pre-frail older adults and explored the efficacy of this approach in improving physical function.

Methods

In this single group design, 21 pre-frail outpatients with mild-cognitive impairment were recruited from a UK memory clinic. To be eligible, participants were aged ≥ 65-years who scored 3-8 (inclus

SUBMITTER: Western MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10403822 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature