The role of high-intensity physical exercise in the prevention of disability among community-dwelling older people

The role of high-intensity physical exercise in the prevention of disability among community-dwelling older people

Abstract Background Moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is considered important to prevent disability among community-dwelling older people. To develop MVPA programs aimed at reducing or preventing disability more insight is needed in the contributions of exercise duration and intensity an...

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Main Authors: Astrid Etman, Frank H. Pierik, Carlijn B. M. Kamphuis, Alex Burdorf, Frank J. van Lenthe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Disability
Physical activity
Sports
Elderly
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-016-0334-y

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