Conclusions The current literature suggests the effectiveness of low-intensity exercise on improved physical and cognitive health for older adults .
It may be a desired intensity level in promoting health among older adults with better compliance , lower risk of injuries , and long-term sustainability
Background It is well known that physical exercise is important to promote physical and cognitive health in older population .
However , inconsistent research findings were shown regarding exercise intensity , particularly on whether low-intensity exercise ( 1.5 metabolic equivalent tasks ( METs ) to 3.0 METs ) can improve physical and cognitive health of older adults .
This systematic review aim ed to fill this research gap .
The objective of this study is to conduct a systematic review of the effectiveness of low-intensity exercise interventions on physical and cognitive health of older adults .
Low-intensity, range-of-motion exercise: invaluable nursing care for elderly patients.
This study looked at the effect of a single session of mild exercise in a group of cognitively unimpaired institutionalized elderly patients , aged 70 + , on tests of cognitive performance . Results indicate that mild exercise , such as range-of-motion , does improve the ability to recall and that the effect lasts for at least half an hour . Mild exercise programmes appear to be a practical , low-cost nursing intervention that can enhance memory and independence . Programmes that are design ed to meet individual needs and that are incorporated into daily routine and activities without imposing extra effort or inconvenience are more appealing to elderly patients .  Exercise can be easily learned and implemented by nurses , personal care attendants or nurse aides . This is an extremely important consideration in a health care system that dem and s low-cost quality care
Conclusions The current literature suggests the effectiveness of low-intensity exercise on improved physical and cognitive health for older adults .
It may be a desired intensity level in promoting health among older adults with better compliance , lower risk of injuries , and long-term sustainability
Background It is well known that physical exercise is important to promote physical and cognitive health in older population .
However , inconsistent research findings were shown regarding exercise intensity , particularly on whether low-intensity exercise ( 1.5 metabolic equivalent tasks ( METs ) to 3.0 METs ) can improve physical and cognitive health of older adults .
This systematic review aim ed to fill this research gap .
The objective of this study is to conduct a systematic review of the effectiveness of low-intensity exercise interventions on physical and cognitive health of older adults .