Due to lack of high quality studies and often only one manuscript reporting on a particular determinant , we concluded " insufficient evidence " for most associations between determinants and physical activity or exercise .
Background The health benefits of regular physical activity and exercise have been widely acknowledged .
Unfortunately , a decline in physical activity is observed in older adults .
Knowledge of the determinants of physical activity ( unstructured activity incorporated in daily life ) and exercise ( structured , planned and repetitive activities ) is needed to effectively promote an active lifestyle .
Our aim was to systematic ally review determinants of physical activity and exercise participation among healthy older adults , considering the method ological quality of the included studies .
Exercise adherence or maintenance among older adults: 1-year follow-up study.
Follow-up evaluation was conducted of 101 older men and women ( mean age = 67 + /- 5 years ) who had participated in a r and omized study of physiological and psychological effects of aerobic exercise . Eighty-five subjects completed the follow-up evaluation , and almost all of them ( 94 % ) reported continuing with physical activity , as assessed by a self-report measure . Total energy expenditure was calculated as an indicator of exercise maintenance , and energy expenditure at follow-up was predicted from measures of physiological functioning , psychological well-being , and cognitive functioning obtained at the conclusion of the structured exercise program . Greater cardiorespiratory endurance , faster psychomotor speed , and lower anxiety predicted exercise behavior at follow-up , accounting for 13 % of the variance in exercise behavior . Gender was not a significant predictor of exercise behavior
Due to lack of high quality studies and often only one manuscript reporting on a particular determinant , we concluded " insufficient evidence " for most associations between determinants and physical activity or exercise .
Background The health benefits of regular physical activity and exercise have been widely acknowledged .
Unfortunately , a decline in physical activity is observed in older adults .
Knowledge of the determinants of physical activity ( unstructured activity incorporated in daily life ) and exercise ( structured , planned and repetitive activities ) is needed to effectively promote an active lifestyle .
Our aim was to systematic ally review determinants of physical activity and exercise participation among healthy older adults , considering the method ological quality of the included studies .