Comparative effects of two physical activity programs on measured andperceived physical functioning and other health-related quality of lifeoutcomes in older adults
The Journals of Gerontology Series APublished 1 February 2000
Abby C. King, Leslie A. Pruitt, William Phillips, Roberta K. Oka, Annette Rodenburg, William L. Haskell
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This represents one of the first studies to report significant improvements in an important quality of life outcome-bodily pain-with a regular regimen of stretching and flexibility exercises in a community-based sample of older adults.
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Community-based programs focusing on moderate-intensity endurance and strengthening exercises or flexibility exercises can be delivered through a combination of formats that result in improvement in important functional and well-being outcomes. This represents one of the first studies to report significant improvements in an important quality of life outcome-bodily pain-with a regular regimen of stretching and flexibility exercises in a community-based sample of older adults.
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