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Home-Based Physical Activity as a Healthy Aging Booster before and during COVID-19 Outbreak.
De Maio, Marianna; Bratta, Cecilia; Iannaccone, Alice; Castellani, Loriana; Foster, Carl; Cortis, Cristina; Fusco, Andrea.
  • De Maio M; Department of Human Sciences, Society and Health, University of Cassino and Lazio Meridionale, Viale dell'Università, 03043 Cassino, Italy.
  • Bratta C; Department of Human Sciences, Society and Health, University of Cassino and Lazio Meridionale, Viale dell'Università, 03043 Cassino, Italy.
  • Iannaccone A; Department of Human Sciences, Society and Health, University of Cassino and Lazio Meridionale, Viale dell'Università, 03043 Cassino, Italy.
  • Castellani L; Department of Human Sciences, Society and Health, University of Cassino and Lazio Meridionale, Viale dell'Università, 03043 Cassino, Italy.
  • Foster C; Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA.
  • Cortis C; Department of Human Sciences, Society and Health, University of Cassino and Lazio Meridionale, Viale dell'Università, 03043 Cassino, Italy.
  • Fusco A; Department of Human Sciences, Society and Health, University of Cassino and Lazio Meridionale, Viale dell'Università, 03043 Cassino, Italy.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 19(7)2022 04 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1776227
ABSTRACT
The role of physical activity in improving overall aspects of health regardless of age is well documented. Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak, preventive measures to limit airborne infection have been introduced, with people, especially older adults, advised to stay at home, thus increasing sedentary lifestyle and the risk of chronic diseases. As one of the few possible ways to stay active is home-based training, this review aims to provide evidence on alternative and feasible home-based activity programs as a tool to improve the fitness level in older adults, especially when preventive measures are needed to ensure isolation and limit interpersonal contacts. During quarantine, older adults, especially those with chronic diseases, are recommended to regularly exercise. Combined balance and muscle-strengthening training has proven to be particularly useful in limiting falls and mobility limitations. In addition, the use of virtual reality systems seems to be a potential strategy in remaining physically active, reducing physical inactivity time and significantly increasing the compliance of the older adults with physical activity programs. In conclusion, home-based programs induce improvements in physical functions in general and quality of life in older people with or without co-morbidities, and it can be considered in the future as one of the feasible and economic ways to increase physical well-being. This may be of unique importance in the setting of coronavirus disease 2019 enforced limitations in out-of-home activity.
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Texto completo: Disponible Colección: Bases de datos internacionales Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Envejecimiento Saludable / COVID-19 Tipo de estudio: Estudio observacional / Estudio pronóstico Tópicos: Vacunas Límite: Anciano / Humanos Idioma: Inglés Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Artículo País de afiliación: Ijerph19074317

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Texto completo: Disponible Colección: Bases de datos internacionales Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Envejecimiento Saludable / COVID-19 Tipo de estudio: Estudio observacional / Estudio pronóstico Tópicos: Vacunas Límite: Anciano / Humanos Idioma: Inglés Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Artículo País de afiliación: Ijerph19074317