Barriers and motivations to exercise in older adults

Social–Cognitive and Perceived Environment Influences Associated with Physical Activity in Older Australians

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Physical Activity Preferences, Preferred Sources of Assistance, and Perceived Barriers to Increased Activity among Physically Inactive Australians

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Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for older adults a review

van der Bij, A. (2002) · American Journal of Preventive Medicine · doi:10.1016/s0749-3797(01)00413-5 · Cited by 505

Even a low-dose of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity reduces mortality by 22% in adults aged≥ 60 years: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Hupin, D., Roche, F., Gremeaux, V., Chatard, J.-C., Oriol, M., Gaspoz, J.-M., Barthélémy, J.-C., & Edouard, P. (2015) · British Journal of Sports Medicine · doi:10.1136/bjsports-2014-094306 · Cited by 565

Long-Term Adherence to Health Behavior Change

Middleton, K. R., Anton, S. D., & Perri, M. G. (2013) · American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine · doi:10.1177/1559827613488867 · Cited by 499

Fish oil–derived n−3 PUFA therapy increases muscle mass and function in healthy older adults

Smith, G. I., Julliand, S., Reeds, D. N., Sinacore, D. R., Klein, S., & Mittendorfer, B. (2015) · The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · doi:10.3945/ajcn.114.105833 · Cited by 507

Behavior Change with Fitness Technology in Sedentary Adults: A Review of the Evidence for Increasing Physical Activity

Sullivan, A. N., & Lachman, M. E. (2017) · Frontiers in Public Health · doi:10.3389/fpubh.2016.00289 · Cited by 458

Barriers to regular exercise among adults at high risk or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review

Korkiakangas, E. E., Alahuhta, M. A., & Laitinen, J. H. (2009) · Health Promotion International · doi:10.1093/heapro/dap031 · Cited by 276

Long-term follow-up of physical activity behavior in older adults.

McAuley, E., Morris, K. S., Motl, R. W., Hu, L., Konopack, J. F., & Elavsky, S. (2007) · Health Psychology · doi:10.1037/0278-6133.26.3.375 · Cited by 204

Low‐intensity daily walking activity is associated with hippocampal volume in older adults

Varma, V. R., Chuang, Y., Harris, G. C., Tan, E. J., & Carlson, M. C. (2015) · Hippocampus · doi:10.1002/hipo.22397 · Cited by 188

Efficacy of progressive resistance training interventions in older adults in nursing homes: a systematic review

Valenzuela, T. (2012) · Journal of the American Medical Directors Association · doi:10.1016/j.jamda.2011.11.001 · Cited by 184

Minimal-dose resistance training for improving muscle mass, strength, and function: A narrative review of current evidence and practical considerations

Fyfe, J. J., Hamilton, D. L., & Daly, R. M. (2022) · Sports Medicine · doi:10.1007/s40279-021-01605-8 · Cited by 172

A qualitative theory guided analysis of stroke survivors’ perceived barriers and facilitators to physical activity

Nicholson, S. L., Donaghy, M., Johnston, M., Sniehotta, F. F., van Wijck, F., Johnston, D., Greig, C., McMurdo, M. E. T., & Mead, G. (2014) · Disability and Rehabilitation · doi:10.3109/09638288.2013.874506 · Cited by 156

Recreational physical activity in natural environments and implications for health: A population based cross-sectional study in England

White, M. P., Elliott, L. R., Taylor, T., Wheeler, B. W., Spencer, A., Bone, A., Depledge, M. H., & Fleming, L. E. (2016) · Preventive Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.08.023 · Cited by 144

Attitudes and Expectations Regarding Exercise in the Hospital of Hospitalized Older Adults: A Qualitative Study

So, C., & Pierluissi, E. (2012) · Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2012.03900.x · Cited by 112

Home-based resistance training for older adults: a systematic review.

Thiebaud, R. S., Funk, M. D., & Abe, T. (2014) · Geriatrics & Gerontology International · doi:10.1111/ggi.12326 · Cited by 105

A Review of the Acute Effects and Long-Term Adaptations of Single- and Multi-Joint Exercises during Resistance Training

Gentil, P., Fisher, J., & Steele, J. (2017) · Sports Medicine · doi:10.1007/s40279-016-0627-5 · Cited by 104

Levels of fatigue and distress in senior prostate cancer survivors enrolled in a 12-week randomized controlled trial of Qigong

Campo, R. A., Agarwal, N., LaStayo, P. C., O’Connor, K., Pappas, L., Boucher, K. M., Gardner, J., Smith, S., Light, K. C., & Kinney, A. Y. (2014) · Journal of Cancer Survivorship · doi:10.1007/s11764-013-0315-5 · Cited by 102

Effects of whole-body vibration on postural control in elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Rogan, S., Hilfiker, R., Herren, K., Radlinger, L., & de Bruin, E. D. (2011) · BMC Geriatrics · doi:10.1186/1471-2318-11-72 · Cited by 96

Effects of a physical and nutritional intervention program for frail elderly people over age 75. A randomized controlled pilot treatment trial

Rydwik, E., Lammes, E., Frändin, K., & Akner, G. (2008) · Aging Clinical and Experimental Research · doi:10.1007/bf03324763 · Cited by 96

Promoting Physical Activity and Exercise in Older Adults

Hui, E. K.-H., & Rubenstein, L. Z. (2006) · Journal of the American Medical Directors Association · doi:10.1016/j.jamda.2006.03.006 · Cited by 86

Motivators and barriers to exercise among adults with a high risk of type 2 diabetes – a qualitative study

Korkiakangas, E. E., Alahuhta, M. A., Husman, P. M., Keinänen‐Kiukaanniemi, S., Taanila, A. M., & Laitinen, J. H. (2011) · Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences · doi:10.1111/j.1471-6712.2010.00791.x · Cited by 81

The prevalence of low muscle mass associated with obesity in the USA

Murdock, D. J., Wu, N., Grimsby, J. S., Calle, R. A., Donahue, S., Glass, D. J., Sleeman, M. W., & Sanchez, R. J. (2022) · Skeletal Muscle · doi:10.1186/s13395-022-00309-5 · Cited by 73

Effect of adding single-joint exercises to a multi-joint exercise resistance-training program on strength and hypertrophy in untrained subjects

Gentil, P., Soares, S. R. S., Pereira, M. C., Cunha, R. R. D., Martorelli, S. S., Martorelli, A. S., & Bottaro, M. (2013) · Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism · doi:10.1139/apnm-2012-0176 · Cited by 69

Single vs. multi-joint resistance exercises: Effects on muscle strength and hypertrophy

Gentil, P., Soares, S., & Bottaro, M. (2015) · Asian Journal of Sports Medicine · doi:10.5812/asjsm.24057 · Cited by 67

Does home-based exercise improve body mass index in patients with type 2 diabetes?

Krousel-Wood, M. A., Berger, L., Jiang, X., Blonde, L., Myers, L., & Webber, L. (2008) · Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice · doi:10.1016/j.diabres.2007.08.028 · Cited by 62

Barriers to exercise among people with severe mental illnesses.

Glover, C. M., Ferron, J. C., & Whitley, R. (2013) · Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal · doi:10.1037/h0094747 · Cited by 57

Assessing Perceived Barriers to Meditation: the Determinants of Meditation Practice Inventory-Revised (DMPI-R)

Hunt, C. A., Hoffman, M. A., Mohr, J. J., & Williams, A.-L. (2020) · Mindfulness · doi:10.1007/s12671-020-01308-7 · Cited by 52

Blended home-based exercise and dietary protein in community-dwelling older adults: a cluster randomized controlled trial

van den Helder, J., Mehra, S., van Dronkelaar, C., ter Riet, G., Tieland, M., Visser, B., Kröse, B. J. A., Engelbert, R. H. H., & Weijs, P. J. M. (2020) · Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle · doi:10.1002/jcsm.12634 · Cited by 51

Short-term interleukin-37 treatment improves vascular endothelial function, endurance exercise capacity, and whole-body glucose metabolism in old mice

Ballak, D. B., Brunt, V. E., Sapinsley, Z. J., Ziemba, B. P., Richey, J. J., Zigler, M. C., Johnson, L. C., Gioscia‐Ryan, R. A., Culp‐Hill, R., Eisenmesser, E. Z., et al. (2020) · Aging Cell · doi:10.1111/acel.13074 · Cited by 44

Acceptance of different design exergames in elders

Chen, C.-K., Tsai, T.-H., Lin, Y.-C., Lin, C.-C., Hsu, S.-C., Chung, C.-Y., Pei, Y.-C., & Wong, A. M. K. (2018) · PLOS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0200185 · Cited by 31

The change in motivating factors influencing commencement, adherence and retention to a supervised resistance training programme in previously sedentary post-menopausal women: a prospective cohort study

Viljoen, J. E., & Christie, C. J.-A. (2015) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-015-1543-6 · Cited by 25

A proposed adaptation of the European Foundation for Quality Management Excellence Model to physical activity programmes for the elderly - development of a quality self-assessment tool using a modified Delphi process

Marques, A. I., Santos, L., Soares, P., Santos, R., Oliveira-Tavares, A., Mota, J., & Carvalho, J. (2011) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/1479-5868-8-104 · Cited by 24

Identifying important factors for older adults’ physical activity participation across individual/group, structured/unstructured contexts

Beck, K. L., Weeks, L. E., Montelpare, W. J., & MacDonald, D. J. (2016) · European Journal of Ageing · doi:10.1007/s10433-016-0376-1 · Cited by 18

Different resistance training volumes on strength, functional fitness, and body composition of older people: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Rocha, J. N. D. S., Pereira-Monteiro, M. R., Vasconcelos, A. B. S., Pantoja-Cardoso, A., Aragão-Santos, J. C., & Da Silva-Grigoletto, M. E. (2024) · Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics · doi:10.1016/j.archger.2023.105303 · Cited by 15