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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2022.13.04.625

Effects of physical activity level on functional fitness in community-residing older adults  

Shin, So-Hee (School of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Ulsan)
Kim, Yong-An (Chungnam National University)
Kim, Hyun-Soo (Seoul National Univ. of Science & Technology)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.13, no.4, 2022 , pp. 625-634 More about this Journal
Abstract
The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between physical activity (PA) level and functional fitness (FF) parameters in community-dwelling older adults aged 65 or above in Korea. Subjects' (M: 1,645; F: 2,394) PA level were assessed using a questionnaire. The subjects were divided into two groups: one below the recommended level of PA(LPA) and one above the recommended level (PA). PA was further classified by intensity level into medium- and high-intensity PA (MIPA and HIPA respectively) groups. FF was assessed based on six test items representing the following fitness areas: lower and upper body strength, agility and dynamic balance, flexibility, aerobic capacity, coordination, and body composition. Of the subjects, 36% met the recommended level of PA. Both MIPA and HIPA were superior to LPA in all FF items(p<.05). The HIPA group was significantly better in terms of agility and dynamic balance, coordination, and lower body strength (only in women) than was the MIPA group(p<.05). In conclusion, PA above the recommended level is needed to maintain functional fitness. In addition, HIPA seems to promote fall-related functional fitness and should be encouraged when safe and feasible.
Keywords
Aging; Physical activity level; Functional fitness; Fall; The elderly;
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