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Geriatric exercise programs: promoting independence and quality of life in aging populations - exercise prescription and programs

Part 2 of 2
Published on May 28, 2026   27 min

A selection of talks on Cardiovascular & Metabolic

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If we look at exercise prescription, we know that for adults between the ages of 18 and 64, including those with chronic conditions and those living with disability, can gain substantial health benefits with the overall recommendations for exercise that are purported by the World Health Organization and many, many other national and health organizations. For regular physical activity, this means getting at least 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or at least 75-150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate-intensity and vigorous-intensity activity throughout the week. In addition to aerobic activity, muscle-strengthening activities are also indicated on a regular basis, and these are at moderate or greater intensity than involve all of the major muscle groups on at least two or more days of the week with a day separated in between.
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For those 65 years of age and older, including those with chronic conditions and those living with disability, again, for substantial health benefits, what's really amazing, the recommendations are basically the same as those for adults from 18-64 years of age. However, in addition, these aging adults should do varied multi-component physical activity that emphasizes functional balance and strength training at moderate or greater intensity on three or more days a week to enhance their functional capacity and to prevent falls.

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