A live online exercise program for older adults improves depression and life-space mobility: A mixed-methods pilot randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aging is the primary risk factor for sarcopenia and mobility limitations. Exercise reduces these risks, but older adults have low levels of participation in physical activity and exercise. We investigated the preliminary effectiveness of a live, online exercise program on community-dwelling older adults' physical activity levels.

Methods

A mixed-method pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted according to CONSORT 2010 statement: extension for pilot and feasibility trials. Sedentary older adults (65-80 years) were randomly assigned to the online exercise intervention (ACTIVE) or a waitlist control (CON) group. Outcomes were measured pre-randomization and following the 8-week intervention for ACTIVE and CON and two months following the end of the intervention

SUBMITTER: Coletta G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11554215 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature