Epidemiological Study on the Dose-Effect Association between Physical Activity Volume and Body Composition of the Elderly in China.

Xiao HouZheng-Yan TangYu LiuYu-Jie LiuJing-Min Liu

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2020)

The PA volume that causes best benefit for body composition of the elderly occurs at 1 to 2 times the recommended minimum PA for males, while it occurs at 2 to 4 times that recommended for females. No additional harms for old adults' body composition occurs at six or more times the recommended minimum PA.

Keyphrases

body composition
resistance training
physical activity
bone mineral density
middle aged
community dwelling
body mass index