Using wearables to promote physical activity in old age
Schmidt, L.I.; Jansen, C.; Depenbusch, J.; Gabrian, M.; Sieverding, M.; Wahl, H. · Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie · 2022 · Heft 5 · S. 388 bis 393
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IntroductionPrevious research has established that engagement in regular physical activity is associated with numerous positive effects on physical and mental health among older adults and decreases the risk of functional and cognitive decline [2, 7]; however, only 20–25% of adults aged 65 years and older meet the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation of exercising at least 150 min per week with moderate or higher intensity [11]. Although the transition to retirement has been recognized as a critical window for promoting physical activity, evidence is inconsistent regarding actually occurring change in…
