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This study aims to explore the relationship between lifelong attitudes toward physical activity and functional fitness in women aged 80 and above.

May 26, 2026Journal of Applied Gerontology

Aging Strong: Lifelong Attitudes to Activity and Late-Life Function in Fit and Active Women From the Czech Republic

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KDKlára Dad'ováCharles University MSMelisa SchneiderováPrague College of Psychosocial Studies RTRadek TrnkaPrague College of Psychosocial Studies

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Randomized trial examines functional fitness in active women based on lifelong attitudes to physical activity, indicating the importance of athletic identity.

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This study aims to explore the relationship between lifelong attitudes toward physical activity and functional fitness in women aged 80 and above.
225 women aged 80+ completed the Senior Fitness Test and IPAQ-E.
Participants self-reported lifelong attitudes towards physical activity using the validated A2PA scale.
Performance differences in muscle strength and aerobic endurance tested among women with varying athletic identities.
Women identifying as 'athletic' performed better in strength and endurance tests.
Differences in performance were independent of age, BMI, education, and depressive symptoms.
Current physical activity levels were similar across participants regardless of athletic identity.

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Dad'ová et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a172fcfd17772c818bb83e4 https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648261452738

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Randomized trial examines functional fitness in active women based on lifelong attitudes to physical activity, indicating the importance of athletic identity.

Aging Strong: Lifelong Attitudes to Activity and Late-Life Function in Fit and Active Women From the Czech Republic

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Aging Strong: Lifelong Attitudes to Activity and Late-Life Function in Fit and Active Women From the Czech Republic

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