ENHANCING BALANCE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY  IN ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS IN A SIX-MONTH PROGRAM

Izarovskaya I.; Kostsova E.; Yashchenko E.; Zadorina E.

doi:10.14529/hsm240411

I. Izarovskaya South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8290-5334 izarovskaiaiv@susu.ru
E. Kostsova Vladimir State University named after Alexander and Nikolay Stoletovs, Vladimir, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9447-4500 agurova67@gmail.com
E. Yashchenko South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2240-0673 mirgorodskaiaev@susu.ru
E. Zadorina South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7270-2675 zadorinaev@susu.ru

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14529/hsm240411

Keywords: physical activity, muscle function, balance, old age, aerobic and anaerobic training

Abstract

Aim. This investigation examines the effect of a six-month exercise program combining aerobic and anaerobic training on balance enhancement and physical activity levels in elderly populations. Materials and methods. This study involved 23 individuals aged 60–78 years (mean age: 68.4 ± 2.1 years), including 8 males and 15 females. Participants were assigned to one of three intervention groups. Study methods included the Tinetti Mobility Test, a survey using the SF-36, and the SAN Test (Well-being, activity, mood). Results. Baseline self-assessment revealed that 67% of participants perceived their health as unsatisfactory, while 33% reported normal or satisfactory health levels. Post-intervention measurements revealed significant improvements in subjective health perception, with a threefold increase in those considering their health satisfactory and 15% reporting improved health status. Study outcomes exceeding 10% improvement thresholds were observed. Conclusion. The findings suggest potential benefits in preventing aging and improving overall quality of life among elderly individuals.

Author Biographies

I. Izarovskaya , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education and Sport, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

E. Kostsova , Vladimir State University named after Alexander and Nikolay Stoletovs, Vladimir, Russia

Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Theoretical and Biomedical Foundations of Physical Education, Vladimir State University named after Alexander and Nikolay Stoletovs, Vladimir, Russia.

E. Yashchenko , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Education and Sport, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

E. Zadorina , South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia

Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Sports Performance Enhancement, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia.

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ENHANCING BALANCE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS IN A SIX-MONTH PROGRAM

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