[Exercise prescription for the elderly].
Exercise prescription has been classically based on the "biological model" for the human body. Recently, the "behavioral approach" is also highlighted as an useful technique for promoting the daily physical activity. The exercise prescription for the elderly should be basically performed under the following guidelines; (1)the prescription according to the individual level of physical function, (2)the proper objectives according to the exercise adherence for each person, (3)the mental care for the non-adherent persons.
Nakamura
Yoshio
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Waseda University.