The dose–effect relationship of aquatic exercise in improving physical function in older adults

Aquatic exercise can comprehensively improve the physical function of elderly people. High-frequency (> 2 times/week) and long-term (> 12 weeks) combined resistance and aerobic training programs are recommended. Clinically, task-oriented interventions should be designed on the basis of individual deficits, and future research should standardize exercise parameters and explore its psychological and social benefits.