Exercise interventions have small clinical benefits on  PA  levels in community-dwelling older adults , with a decline in the observed improvement after six months of the intervention cessation
Exercise is a form of physical activity ( PA ) .
PA is an important marker of health and quality of life in older adults .
The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature to assess the effect of exercise-based interventions on an at least six-month follow up PA measure , and to describe the specific strategies implemented during the intervention to strengthen the sustainability of PA in community-dwelling 65 + year-old adults .
Old women with a recent fall history show improved muscle strength and function sustained for six months after finishing training
Background and aims : Restricted physical activity as a consequence of chronic disease or injury is a predictor of functional decline . The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that a 6-month multidimensional training program would have sustained beneficial effects upon the physiological , functional and psychological condition of old women with a recent history of falls . Methods : Participants were 65 home-dwelling women ( 70–90 years ) identified from hospital records as having had an accidental fall . After assessment of muscle strength , balance performance , walking speed , balance confidence , and physical activity level , the participants were r and omly assigned to a control group ( n=33 ) or a training group ( n=32 ) , who performed a multidimensional training program including moderate resistance exercise and balance exercise twice weekly for 6 months . Measurements were repeated after 6 and 12 months . Results : Six months of multidimensional training result ed in significant improvements and between-group differences in isometric knee extension strength ( p<0.05 ) , trunk extension/flexion strength ( p<0.001 ) , habitual/maximal walking speed ( p<0.001 ) and balance performance ( p<0.001 ) . At follow-up , 6 months after intervention , these improvements were preserved in the training group and there was also a significant between-group difference with regard to balance confidence . No between-group differences were found concerning number of falls or physical activity level during the one-year study period . Conclusions : A multi-dimensional training program produced significant improvements in physiological and functional risk factors for falls and disability in women aged 70–90 years with a recent history of falls
Exercise interventions have small clinical benefits on  PA  levels in community-dwelling older adults , with a decline in the observed improvement after six months of the intervention cessation
Exercise is a form of physical activity ( PA ) .
PA is an important marker of health and quality of life in older adults .
The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature to assess the effect of exercise-based interventions on an at least six-month follow up PA measure , and to describe the specific strategies implemented during the intervention to strengthen the sustainability of PA in community-dwelling 65 + year-old adults .