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Topic- Exercise
Staying active for a longer life
Between 1981-2007, the Leisure World Cohort Study captured the health outcomes of residents of a large retirement community in Southern California. After enrollment of the initial 13,978 participants (8,877 female and 5,101 male), follow-up was maintained through periodic mail surveys and searching public records, including death certificates. Participants were asked about their health status, activities and eating patterns.
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After the intervention, it pays to keep exercising
In the introduction to a new study, the authors explained that a research review found few studies examining the long-term maintenance of people who participated in an exercise intervention. Their goal was to place an intervention in the community (rather than a research center) and track long-term results.
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Stage-of-change goals promote strength training
In addition to maintaining lean body mass, strength training is an important tool for older adults, slowing the loss of bone and helping to maintain strength and functional ability (ACSM Position Stand: Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults). Yet, older women may be reluctant to perform resistance training.
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Strength training promotes lean body mass
Age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, can lead to functional decline and frailty. Background in a new study states that sedentary adults over age 50 lose 0.4 pounds of muscle each year.
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Lots more steps needed to meet PA guidelines
With the support of the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology released new physical activity guidelines. To achieve health benefits, Canadians 18 years and older are encouraged to accumulate 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity a week in bouts of 10 minutes or more, along with strength training on at least two days/week. People 65 years and older are encouraged to add balance activities if they have mobility challenges.
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