Association of physical fitness and motor ability at young age with locomotive syndrome risk in middle-aged and older men: J-Fit⁺ Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical fitness and motor ability are associated with the incidence of locomotive syndrome (LS) in older adults. The relationships between physical fitness and motor ability at a young age to LS risk in later life remain unclear. This study examined the association between physical fitness and motor ability among university students and their risk of LS in middle and old age.

Methods

The participants were 231 male alumni aged 48-65 years from the Department of Physical Education of a university in Japan. Physical fitness and motor ability test results during their fourth year at the university were used. Physical fitness tests included the side-step test, vertical jump test, back muscle, grip strength, trunk lift, standing trunk flexion, and step-test. Motor abil

SUBMITTER: Shen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7847559 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature