Body composition and functional capacity as determinants of physical activity in middle-aged and older adults: a cross-sectional analysis.

Matti Hyvärinen, Anna Kankaanpää, Timo Rantalainen, Taina Rantanen, Eija K Laakkonen, Laura Karavirta

Gerontology Research Center, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland. [email protected] Research Center, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland. [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Body composition and functional capacity are both related to physical activity, but the interplay is complex, as different body tissue types contribute differently on physical activity and functional capacity. To clarify the role of body composition and functional capacity as determinants of physical activity in aging, we investigated the associations of different body tissue types, muscle strength, and walking capacity with physical activity in middle-aged and older adults.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the associations between body composition, functional capacity, and physical activity in middle-aged and older adults. This research is relevant as it addresses factors that can influence healthy aging and potentially improve longevity through enhanced physical activity.

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