Physical Activity and Aging: Exploring Motivations of Masters Swimmers

Physical activity benefits the health of older adults (e.g., lowering risk of cardiovascular disease, depression, dementia, and falls). However, less than one in four Americans meets guidelines for physical activity and inactivity increases with age. Masters athletes are exemplary because of their r...

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Main Authors: Susan L. Brilliant MBA, MSG, Maria Claver PhD, MSW, Patti LaPlace MPA, Cynthia Schlesinger MSG
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-09-01
Series:Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214211044658