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The work Lifestyle-integrated Functional Exercise program for preventing functional decline in employees aged 55 years and older: development and initial evaluation.

Yvonne RitterDiana PfisterGreta M SteckhanSusanne Voelter-MahlknechtBritta WeberRolf EllegastChristian KochFrank BauschMarkus GruberMichael Schwenk
Published in: European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity (2024)
The results of the study highlight the feasibility of wLiFE55 + in a work setting with older employees. The pre-to-post increases observed in neuromotor measures and reductions in sedentary time suggest that wLiFE55 + may counteract the age-related functional decline in older employees and justifies future studies in this field. The next steps are program adjustments to boost exercise frequency and evaluating wLiFE55 + in a randomized controlled trial.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • community dwelling
  • middle aged
  • high intensity
  • quality improvement
  • cardiovascular disease
  • metabolic syndrome
  • resistance training
  • type diabetes
  • weight loss
  • body composition
  • current status