Experiences and outcomes of older adults with obesity transitioning from gym- to home-based resistance training due to COVID-19 lockdowns: a mixed-methods analysis of a RCT.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Supervised gym-based high-intensity resistance and impact training (HiRIT) can enhance physical function and muscle strength, but older adults may face challenges affecting adherence to HiRIT, such limited access to facilities and lack of transportation, necessitating a shift towards unsupervised home-based exercise. The aim of this study was to explore experiences and perspectives of older adults with obesity who were required to transition from supervised gym-based HiRIT to unsupervised home-based resistance training (RT) and aerobic training (AT) during COVID-19 lockdowns. Secondary aims were to compare changes in body composition and physical function after 12 weeks between participants required to transition to home-based exercise ("HOME") and those who were able to

SUBMITTER: Glavas C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12309126 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature