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We examined the associations between physical activity (PA), fitness and all-cause mortality and compared their contributions, taking smoking status into consideration. A retrospective cohort study of 18,775 men was carried...
PURPOSE: The study was done to investigate the effects of an exercise program on body composition, cardiopulmonary function and physical fitness in obese children.
METHODS: Thirty nine children in...
PURPOSE: This study aimed to identify the differences in functional fitness between older adults who were at risk of falling and those who were not.
METHODS: A total of 104 older...
PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of progressive resistance training (PRT) on body composition, physical fitness, quality of life, lipid and nutritional profile of patients on hemodialysis (HD).
METHODS: A non equivalent...
PURPOSE: The purpose was to identify the effects of a Tai Chi exercise program on physical fitness, fall related perception and health status among institutionalized elderly.
METHODS: A quasi-experimental...
A commitment to physical activity is necessary for personal health, and is a primary goal of physical activity practitioners. Effective practitioners rely on theory and research as a guide to...
PURPOSE: This study was done to identify effects of a fall prevention program on physical fitness and psychological functions in community dwelling elders.
METHODS: A quasi-experimental study was carried out with...
PURPOSE: This study was done to analyze the effects of an exercise program on body composition and physical fitness of obese female college students.
METHOD: Data was collected from...
PURPOSE: In this study a recreational combination gymnastics program was provided for women 75 years of age or older and the effects on physical fitness (grip strength, static balance, ability...
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of stretching, muscle strengthening, and walking exercise on the cardiopulmonary function and health-related quality of life in hemodialysis patients....
PURPOSE: This study was to examine the effects of an exercise program for middle-aged obese women.
METHOD: The exercise program combined folk dance and resistance training. The subjects group...
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a Health Maintenance Program on physical functions and mental health of the elderly in nursing homes.
METHOD:...
PURPOSE: This study was aimed to identify the effects of a ten-week stretching exercise program on physiological, psychological functions, and activities of daily living(ADL) among elderly women.
METHOD: Using...