Differential exercise effects on quality of life and health-related quality of life in older adults: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Maintaining quality of life (QOL) and physical and mental health status are important outcomes throughout the aging process. Although cross-sectional studies suggest a relationship between global QOL and physical activity, it is unclear whether such a relationship exists as a function of exercise training.

Methods

We examined the effects of two exercise intervention arms on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and global QOL. Low-active, older adults (n = 179) were randomly assigned to either a 12-month aerobic walking group or a strengthening and flexibility group. HRQOL and QOL were measured at baseline, 6, and 12 months.

Results

There was a significant group by time effect on QOL [F(2,176) = 3.11, p = 0.047, η (2) = 0.03]. There was also a significant ove

SUBMITTER: Awick EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4312264 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature