ABSTRACT
Physical activity (PA) is an instrumental component of a healthy lifestyle and facilitates the maintenance of good physical function and quality of life. The age-related rate of physiological deterioration is reduced by regular exercise. Older adults are strongly encouraged to sit less throughout the day and perform more general daily PA. Older adults who are unable to achieve the recommended weekly levels of moderate-to-vigorous PA due to their social or personal circumstances should be assisted and encouraged to be as active as possible because every additional minute of PA will have a positive impact on health. Most older trainees should not exceed three full body workouts/week that involve high-intensity training and/or multiple sets to muscle failure. A range of movement velocities can be effective for increasing muscle strength, hypertrophy, and functional capacity. Age-associated declines in muscle power occur at double the rate of muscle strength and is more strongly correlated to physical function and fall risk.
