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- Title
The prescribed amount of physical activity in randomized clinical trials in older adults.
- Authors
Kruger, Judy; Buchner, David M; Prohaska, Thomas R
- Abstract
Over the past two decades, a consensus has formed that increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior in older adults are important for physical and cognitive health. Although there is strong evidence that regular physical activity can prevent or delay the onset of many chronic diseases, a major concern is ensuring that older adults take part in adequate levels of physical activity.
- Publication
The Gerontologist, 2009, Vol 49 Suppl 1, pS100
- ISSN
1758-5341
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/geront/gnp075