A 12-week aerobic exercise program for older adults resulted in little change in psychological well-being and provided limited support for enhanced mastery and cognitive functioning.
RCT (n=48)
Does a 12-week aerobic exercise program improve psychological well-being and cognitive functioning in community-residing older adults?
A 12-week aerobic exercise program showed little effect on psychological well-being and provided limited cognitive benefits in community-residing older adults.
This study examined the effects of a 12-week aerobic exercise program on psychological well-being and cognitive functioning in a group of ethnically diverse older adults living in an urban community. Forty-eight older men and women (mean age = 72 +/- 6) were randomly assigned to one of three groups: an aerobic exercise training group, a social activity control group, or a waiting list group. Results indicated little change in psychological well-being and provided limited support for the association of physiological improvement with enhanced mastery and cognitive functioning.
Emery et al. (Sun,) conducted a rct in Community-residing older adults (n=48). Aerobic exercise program vs. Social activity control group or waiting list group was evaluated on Psychological well-being and cognitive functioning. A 12-week aerobic exercise program for older adults resulted in little change in psychological well-being and provided limited support for enhanced mastery and cognitive functioning.