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Topic- Motivation
Guided imagery makes the difference
Levels of physical activity remain woefully low among older adults. In the US, only 10% of people 65 years and older report 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and two or more days/week of strength training (ICAA Research Review, 11[8] March 2011).
In Canada, 58.6% of people 65 years and older (2003) were physically inactive (Statistics Canada).
Motivation
One-to-one fitness advice inspires women to exercise
There are many benefits to exercise during the middle years; for women, not the least of these is the potential for managing menopausal symptoms. The authors of a new survey felt that before exercise interventions are developed, it’s important to know what type of program delivery appeals to women.
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Engagement is a key to successful aging
The term “successful aging” became familiar following the publication of the MacArthur Study of Successful Aging.
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