Physical fitness trends and factors influencing them in community-dwelling older adults: a longitudinal cohort study involving multiple tests
Distinct domain-specific PF trends were noted among Taiwanese community-dwelling older adults, with maintenance of strength and agility but progressive declines in endurance and flexibility. Sustained engagement in community-based, multicomponent exercise programs may mitigate age-related decline and support healthy aging in later life.
Authors
- Ya-Hsien Wang
- Po-Jung Pan
- W. C. Lin
- Hsu Nai-Wei
- Shung-Haur Yang
- Chih-Chun Tsai
Institutions
- Tamkang University (TW)
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (TW)
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TW)
- National Yang Ming University Hospital (TW)
- Changhua County Public Health Bureau (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06890-w
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00