title: Effect of home-based well-rounded exercise in community-dwelling older adults.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of a home-based well-rounded exercise program (WREP) in older adults. Forty sedentary community-dwelling older adults were randomly assigned to an exercise group (n = 23; aged 62-80 yr, average: 69.2 ± 5.2; 12 men and 11 women) or a control group (n = 17; aged 63-85 yr, average: 70.1 ± 6.6; 5 men and 12 women). The exercise group performed a 12-wk WREP which included aerobic exercise (walking) on about 3 days·wk(-1) for 37 min·day(-1); elastic band-based resistance exercises for the major muscle groups on about 3 days·wk(-1) for 26 min; and flexibility exercises (stretching) on about 4 days·wk(-1) for 19 min·day(-1). General physical characteristics, functional strength (Arm Curl [AC], Chair Stand [CS]), dynamic balance and agility (Up & Go [UG]), flexibility (Back Scratch [BS], Sit & Reach [SR]), and endurance (12-min walk [12-MW]) were measured. Following the 12-wk home-based WREP, improvements were observed in AC, CS, UG, BS, SR and 12-MW for the exercise group but not for the control group. These results suggest that the home-based WREP can improve overall fitness in older adults. Key PointsWalking, elastic band exercise and stretching were prescribed as a Well-Rounded Exercise Program for older adults.By combining aerobic, resistance and flexibility exercises, a Well-Rounded Exercise Program was effective for improving endurance, functional strength, dynamic balance and agility, and flexibility.Community-based exercise classes motivated older adults to perform home-based exercises.
authors: Laboratory of Exercise Gerontology, Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Nagoya City University , Nagoya, Japan.
authors: Tomoko
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authors: Yamauchi
authors: Laboratory of Exercise Gerontology, Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Nagoya City University , Nagoya, Japan.
authors: Mohammod M
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authors: Islam
authors: Laboratory of Exercise Gerontology, Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Nagoya City University , Nagoya, Japan.
authors: Daisuke
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authors: Koizumi
authors: Center for Physical Activity and Aging, Department of Kinesiology and Sport Studies, Wichita State University , Wichita, USA.
authors: Michael E
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authors: Rogers
authors: Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita, Wichita, USA.
authors: Nicole L
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authors: Rogers
authors: Laboratory of Exercise Gerontology, Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Nagoya City University , Nagoya, Japan.
authors: Nobuo
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authors: Takeshima
keywords: Physical fitness; adherence; aerobic exercise; flexibility exercise; resistance exercise