Exercise selection for health to elderly after the COVID-19 outbreak

Introduction: Exercise is an important activity for maintaining the health of the elderly after the COVID-19 outbreak. Objective: The research aimed to study was to determine reasons to exercise selection for health to elderly after the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods: Participants were 30 elderly individuals aged between 60 and 80 years, comprising 20 women and 10 men. All participants engaged in regular exercise at a public park within Buriram Municipality for at least three days per week. All participants signed informed consent forms prior to data collection. Data was collected through interviews, observations, and critical incident technique. Inductive analysis was employed, including data triangulation to ensure consistency and reliability. Results: The research findings identified two main themes related to the reasons why elderly individuals choose physical activities: the first theme pertains to the physical health benefits of exercise for the elderly, and the second theme focuses on the mental health benefits of exercise for this population. Conclusions: Elderly selected physical activities based on their unique physical conditions and health issues. Therefore, those involved in selecting appropriate exercise programs for the elderly post-COVID-19 can significantly contribute to both their physical and mental well-being. This is essential to ensure that seniors engage in activities that are tailored to their specific needs.