Effects of yoga on well-being and healthy ageing: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (FitForAge).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Due to ageing populations worldwide, the burden of disability is increasing. It is therefore important to develop interventions that improve healthy ageing, reduce disability onset and enhance life quality. Physical activity can promote healthy ageing and help maintain independence, yet many older adults are inactive. Yoga is a form of physical activity that aims to improve health and may be particularly suitable for older adults. Research indicates positive effects of yoga on several health-related outcomes; however, empirical studies examining the benefits of yoga on well-being among the elderly remain scarce. This study protocol reports the methodology for a 12-week yoga programme aimed to improve health and well-being among physically inactive older adults.

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SUBMITTER: Osth J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6549603 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature