Body composition and functional capacity as determinants of physical activity in middle-aged and older adults: a cross-sectional analysis
Reduced functional capacity may be a key factor limiting physical activity, with its impact becoming more pronounced as functional capacity declines with age. Based on these findings, maintaining and improving functional capacity is essential for promoting an active lifestyle in older adults.
Authors
- Anna Kankaanpää (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6973-5385)
- Laura Karavirta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1372-2304)
- Matti Hyvärinen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5086-3635)
- Eija K. Laakkonen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6655-9489)
- Timo Rantalainen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6977-4782)
- Taina Rantanen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1604-1945)
Institutions
- University of Jyväskylä (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Review of Aging and Physical Activity
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s11556-025-00372-z
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.82
Funders
- European Commission
- Academy of Finland
- Tampereen Yliopisto
- Emil Aaltosen Säätiö
- Jyväskylän Yliopisto
- European Research Council