CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF ENHANCE FITNESS: REACHING NEW POPULATIONS OF OLDER ADULTS WITH EVIDENCE-BASED EXERCISE
2024

EnhanceFitness: Expanding Access to Exercise for Older Adults

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Author Information

Author(s): Patel Kushang, Denison Paige, Albert Steven, Gell Nancy, Hoffman Elise, Belza Basia

Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US

Hypothesis

Can the EnhanceFitness program be effectively adapted for remote delivery to improve outcomes for older adults?

Conclusion

The study presents new findings on the effectiveness and feasibility of the EnhanceFitness program, particularly in remote settings.

Supporting Evidence

  • EnhanceFitness has been used by over 150,000 older adults across more than 800 community sites in the U.S.
  • Over 75 peer-reviewed studies have evaluated the effectiveness of EnhanceFitness.

Takeaway

EnhanceFitness is a fun exercise program for older people that helps them stay strong and healthy, and now it can be done online too!

Methodology

The symposium includes presentations on the adaptation of EnhanceFitness for remote delivery and qualitative studies on participant experiences.

Participant Demographics

Older adults, including those with chronic pain and cognitive impairment.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0995

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