Physical Activity in Older People: A Review

Yıl 2021, Cilt: 2 Sayı: 1, 16 - 22, 25.04.2021

Hatice Rana Erdem Melahat Sayan Zafer Gökgöz Meltem Refiker Ege

https://doi.org/10.51261/yiu.2021.00029

Öz

Aging is associated with reduction in physiological and functional capacities and quality of life. Physical activity PA in older people is critically important in the prevention of disease, maintenance of independence and improvement of quality of life. It has been shown that increased physical activity increases functional capacity and prevents many chronic non-communicable diseases. Guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity and at least two days of musclestrengthening activities per week. Despite the highly known benefits of physical activity, the majority of older people in the world do not meet the minimum physical activity levels needed to maintain health. Any amount of exercise is better than being sedentary, even if health status prevents a person from achieving recommended goals. Physicians should educate the patient about the benefits of physical activity and motivate them to start a physical activity program.

Anahtar Kelimeler

physical activity, older people, health

Yaşlılarda Fiziksel Aktivite: Derleme

Öz

Yaşlanma, fizyolojik ve fonksiyonel kapasitelerde ve yaşam kalitesinde azalma ile ilişkilidir. Yaşlılarda fiziksel aktivite FA , hastalığın önlenmesi, bağımsızlığın sürdürülmesi ve yaşam kalitesinin iyileştirilmesinde kritik öneme sahiptir. FA düzeyindeki artışın fonksiyonel kapasiteyi artırdığı ve birçok kronik bulaşıcı olmayan hastalığı önlediği gösterilmiştir. Kılavuzlar, haftada en az 150 dakika orta yoğunlukta aerobik aktivite veya 75 dakika şiddetli aerobik aktivite ve haftada en az iki gün kas güçlendirme aktiviteleri önermektedir. FA’nın oldukça bilinen faydalarına rağmen, dünyadaki yaşlıların çoğunluğu sağlığı korumak için gereken minimum FA seviyelerini karşılamamaktadır. Sağlık durumu bir kişinin önerilen hedefleri başarmasını engellese bile, herhangi bir egzersiz miktarı hareketsiz olmaktan daha iyidir. Hekimler hastaları fiziksel aktivitenin faydaları konusunda eğitmeli ve onları bir fiziksel aktivite programına başlamaya motive etmelidir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

fiziksel aktivite, yaşlılar, sağlık

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