Aging Strong: Lifelong Attitudes to Activity and Late-Life Function in Fit and Active Women From the Czech Republic.

Klára Dad'ová, Melisa Schneiderová, Radek Trnka, Jiří Lukavský, Josef Mana, Iveta Vojtěchová, Jeffrey Martin, Zuzana Tichá, Hana Georgi

Prague College of Psychosocial Studies, Prague, Czech Republic.Prague College of Psychosocial Studies, Prague, Czech Republic. · pubmed

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Abstract

Physical activity (PA) supports health and independence in older age, yet little is known about how lifelong attitudes toward PA relate to fitness and PA in advanced age. The present study explored if active women aged 80 + differed in functional fitness and PA based on their long-term PA attitudes and athletic identity. Furthermore, a relationship between PA and depression was examined. A total of 225 women (

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Research summary

The study investigates the relationship between lifelong attitudes toward physical activity and functional fitness in older women. This research is relevant as it explores factors that may contribute to maintaining health and independence in aging, which aligns with longevity research.

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