Older Adults’ Perceptions of a Novel Outdoor Exercise Initiative: A Qualitative Analysis

Sales

Polman

et al. 2018

Health Prom J of Aust

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The inclusion of outdoor equipment for older people in public spaces or urban parks is important and careful consideration needs to be taken by local/public authorities to provide access, amenities and safety for all as well as activities to suit all ages. SO WHAT?: Seniors' exercise parks can be installed in public places and may provide an enjoyable and effective approach to engage older individuals in a more active and healthier lifestyle.

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Outdoor physical activity for older people—the senior exercise park: Current research, challenges and future directions

Sales

Polman

et al. 2018

Health Prom J of Aust

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Guidance about age‐friendly outdoor exercise equipment and associated strategies to maximise usability for older people

Panisset

Parker

et al. 2020

Health Prom J of Aust

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Adequate physical activity is important for public health and disease prevention, and should be promoted globally. 1 Physical inactivity has been identified as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. 1 Levels of physical activity tend to decline in older age, with only 25% of people aged 65 and over undertaking guideline recommendations for physical activity. 2 Increasing physical activity demands a system-based approach as identified by the World Health Organisation (Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities), where one of the key objectives of the action plan is to create active environments. 3 Active environments encompass the creation and maintenance of environments in which people of all ages have access to safe places and spaces, in their cities and communities, in which to engage in regular physical activity, according to ability. 3 Strengthening the policy, regulatory and design guidelines

The Effect of the ENJOY Seniors Exercise Park Physical Activity Program on Falls in Older People in the Community: A Prospective Pre-Post Study Design

The Journal of nutrition, health and aging

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Panisset

et al. 2022

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Background The ENJOY project (Exercise interveNtion outdoor proJect in the cOmmunitY for older people) is a community-based research project actively promoting physical activity engagement through the delivery of an exercise program using outdoor multimodal exercise equipment. This study investigated the impact of the physical activity program on falls in older people. Method This study was a multi-site prospective study with a pre-post intervention design and 12-month follow up. Eighty older people with increased falls risk underwent a 12-week supervised outdoors exercise program followed by a 6-month maintenance phase. The proportion of fallers and falls incidence were compared between the preceding and the prospective years. Results A sample of 54 (age 72.4±7.3, 79.6% women) was available for the 12 months analysis (due to COVID19 lockdowns, data of 19 participants were excluded and 4 dropped out). Number of fallers (from 51.8% to 31.4%, p=0.03) and falls incidence (from 42 to 29 falls, p<0.01) were significantly reduced at the 12-months follow up. Conclusion The ENJOY Seniors Exercise Park program integrates outdoor multimodal exercise stations including specific exercises designed to challenge dynamic balance during functional daily movements. The outcomes provide preliminary evidence for the potential positive impact of the ENJOY Seniors Exercise Park in reducing falls for older people.