Effects of Multicomponent Exercise on Cognitive Function in Elderly Korean Individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of multicomponent exercise on cognitive function, depression, and quality of life in elderly individuals.

Methods

This study prospectively recruited 605 participants, and constructed an exercise pyramid comprising even distributions of daily physical activities, aerobic exercise, muscle-strengthening exercise, flexibility exercise, balance exercise, and activities that subjects could perform while sitting down. The exercise program was divided into six stages according to the participant's level of frailty. The 12-week exercise program intervention was conducted once yearly.

Results

The exercise regimen was followed by 402 of the 605 enrolled participants, giving a dropout rate of 33.6%. The 2

SUBMITTER: Kim YJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7541979 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature