A Pre-Post Study Design Exploring the Potential Benefits of a Hiking Intervention for Active and Inactive Older Adults.

Published in: Journal of aging and physical activity (2024)

Group-based hiking for previously inactive older adults significantly improved physical health-related quality of life over an 8-week biweekly intervention. Hiking at an individualized pace may allow for hiking to be an appropriate PA program in previously inactive older adults.

Keyphrases

physical activity
randomized controlled trial
quality improvement
clinical trial
risk assessment