The effects of 12 weeks YMCA health promotion course intervention on senior functional fitness
Abstract
This study explores the impact of the 12 week YMCA health promotion course on functional fitness in the elderly. A total of 66 elder participants of the community care center were recruited to participate in experimental and control groups in this study. The interventional groups performed 12 weeks of YMCA health promotion courses (cognitive, oral motor, resistance, and interactive exercises). The experimental group enhanced upper and low limbs muscle endurance, upper limb flexibility, aerobic fitness, reactive time, and oral functions. This study confirms that YMCA health promotion courses can effectively improve the functional fitness of the elderly.
- Publication:
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American Institute of Physics Conference Series
- Pub Date:
- May 2023
- DOI:
- 10.1063/5.0117468
- Bibcode:
- 2023AIPC.2685f0018M