Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Physical Function Indices in the Elderly

Abstract

Introduction China is currently experiencing the problem of population aging, and the health status of the elderly has become a major focus of social attention. Objective Study the effect of aerobic exercise on the indices of physical function in the elderly. Methods 40 elderly people performed aerobic exercise 5 times a week for 8 weeks. Each exercise lasted 60 minutes, including 10 minutes of warm-up, 40 minutes of aerobic exercise (running, brisk walking, square dancing, among other activities), and 10 minutes of final cool-down. Data measurement included body indices, cardiopulmonary function, blood markers, and exercise capacity. Results Aerobic exercise can effectively improve the body shape, cardiopulmonary function, and blood lipid content of the elderly, and improve their flexibility and physical quality, enhancing their activities of daily living. Conclusion The results of this study show that aerobic exercise can effectively improve the body performance of the elderly in activities of daily living, effectively optimizing cardiopulmonary and lipid indexes. Engaging the elderly to participate in aerobic exercise should be considered by community social workers. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

Aerobic exercise with low-intensity gymnastics against physical fitness and body mass index in the elderly

“…Low-intensity provides better exercise participation compliance than moderate or high-intensity exercise (Mei & Chang, 2023).…”

“…Improvement of physical fitness after doing Aerobic exercise with lowintensity gymnastics can be caused by physiological improvements in the body due to the impact of the activities carried out. A study conducted by (Bai et Aerobic exercise with low-intensity gymnastics will cause an increase in capillaries in the muscles and the number of mitochondria in the skeletal muscles (Mei & Chang, 2023). Increased muscle mass and blood flow in muscles trained are other factors that improve physical fitness.…”