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Criterion-Referenced Fitness Standards Associated with Maintaining Functional Capacity in Chilean Older Adults
(Mary Ann Liebert Inc., 2017)
Evolution of the ageing process, quality of life and physical fitness in western countries
It is predicted that life expectancy will raise sharply in future stages, especially in western countries. In fact, life
expectancy of developed countries is currently over the age of 70. Aging implies a series of ...
An explanatory mechanism for the different decline in limb strength in older women
(Elsevier B.V., 2009-11-01)
The aim of the study was to compare the physical activity level and intensity of the upper and lower limbs in Brazilian women who are usually active, functionally independent, and living in a medium size city. Seventy-two ...
Importance of physical fitness during the ageing process
In the world, more than 50% of 60-year-olds are obese. Obesity is a disease with serious cardiovascular
risks. Obesity grows with the increasing age of a person. In addition, sedentary lifestyle causes muscle mass
to ...
Physical inactivity and related barriers: A study in a community dwelling of older brazilians
(2012-12-03)
This study sought to investigate the prevalence of physical inactivity and related barriers in older Brazilian adults. A cross-sectional, population-based study was conducted, and a stratified random sampling procedure was ...
Physical inactivity and related barriers: A study in a community dwelling of older brazilians
(2012-12-03)
This study sought to investigate the prevalence of physical inactivity and related barriers in older Brazilian adults. A cross-sectional, population-based study was conducted, and a stratified random sampling procedure was ...
Physical Activity Patterns Among Adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean Region
(Human Kinetics, 2022)
BACKGROUND: Physical activity implies different patterns, but many studies have focused on physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of different physical activity patterns ...