Enhancing physical and cognitive function in older adults through walking & resistance exercise: Korean national aging project randomized controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rapid aging of Korea's population underscores the urgent need for effective programs to enhance the well-being and longevity of the elderly. This study presents preliminary results from the Korean project, examining the impact of cost-effective and accessible exercise programs on functional performance of older people and to determine the long-term maintenance of intervention.

Methods

We randomized 90 older adults aged ≥65 years to the walking group (WG), resistance + walking (RWG), or active control (CG) group. We designed a 12-week main intervention (supervised resistance training 2 d/week and individual walking exercise) and a 12-week follow-up through self-directed exercise (same protocol but unsupervised). The participants' mini mental state examination,

SUBMITTER: Jamrasi P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11359743 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature