"… Exercise opportunities became very important": Scottish older adults' changes in physical activity during Covid19'.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to explore perceived changes in physical activity (PA) due to Covid19 stay-at-home and social distancing guidance among older adults.

Methods

Participants (n = 1429, 77% female, 84% ≥60 years) living in Scotland completed an online survey in Summer 2020 measuring PA and wellbeing (indexed through loneliness, and health-related quality of life). The survey included open- and closed-ended questions about how these variables changed in response to Covid19 social distancing and 'shielding' guidelines.

Results

From the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the majority reported high volumes of PA, indicative of being 'moderately' or 'highly' active. When asked specifically about strength training, 12% reported engage

SUBMITTER: Tomaz SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9250220 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature