Perception on health and exercise among indonesian older adults: a sequential exploratory study in javanese rural communities

Retos, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 59, P. 156 - 164

Published: July 29, 2024

This study aims to investigate the perceptions of health and exercise among older adults in rural Javanese communities Indonesia. Through a sequential exploratory approach, research uncovers diverse levels knowledge regarding population. There are 40 from three different regency Central Java Province participated filling out Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). Further qualitative analysis used 25 samples through convenient method. Semi-structured interview is conducted confirm results questionnaire explore their perception on exercise. Despite variations, predominant belief emerges participants significant benefits associated with Analysis reveals that considerable majority (87.5%) meet World Health Organization's recommended standards >600 METs/week, primarily work-related physical activities. However, there remains notable disparity prevalence activity during leisure time, particularly engaging sport-related The accumulated METs score dominantly comes work travel-related Qualitative still few initiatives adopt healthy living sports Some believe were never part culture. To address these findings, we urge for strategic interventions stakeholders enhance awareness about importance overall well-being. entails implementation education programs facilitation collective activities at village level. Keywords: health, exercise, adults, communities, GPAQ

Language: Английский

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Empowering Older Adults Through Yoga: Strategies for Effective Instruction

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Achievement motivation in gymnastics athletes based on the Achievement Motivations Scale for Sports Environments: a study of gender differences

Published: March 20, 2025

Background and study aim. Achievement motivation is one of the key factors in an athlete's success winning competitions or becoming a champion. It provides psychological drive that encourages athletes to achieve their best performance. This aims analyze gender differences achievement male female gymnasts based on Motivations Scale for Sports Environments (AMSSE). Materials methods. research comparative study. The sample consisted gymnastics from Special Region Yogyakarta. Participants were selected using simple randomization, including 26 81 athletes, with average age 11.67 ± 3.75 years. control group 41 athletes. instrument used was Data analysis conducted ANOVA test, statistical significance set at p-value < 0.05. Results. results showed no significant difference between Yogyakarta, F-value 0.264 0.769 (> 0.05). However, scores, had slightly higher (78.77 7.28) compared (77.65 7.91) (77.50 6.77). Conclusions. These findings suggest both require dedication effort while striving avoid failure. Coaches should evaluate personality psychology perspective. plays crucial role performance competition training. Assessing motivational aspects can help coaches identify, develop, implement appropriate training programs tailored athletes' needs.

Language: Английский

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Improving serum redox balance, inflammatory status, physical function, and cognitive ability through dual-task resistance training and detraining in nursing home residents

Experimental Gerontology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 200, P. 112662 - 112662

Published: Dec. 31, 2024

This study investigated the effects of dual-task resistance training (RT) and detraining on physical function, cognitive capacity, lipid profile, renal oxidative stress markers, chronic inflammation institutionalized older adults.

Language: Английский

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