Physical activity programmes in the elderly: a successful strategy for healthy ageing

• Main Authors: Shenda Orrego Molina (Author), Luis García-Gonzalez (Author), Berta Murillo Pardo (Author), Javier Zaragoza Casterad (Author), Alberto Aibar Solana (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Asociación Española de Ciencias del Deporte, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Because the elderly are the most inactive and sedentary segment of the population, public institutions have created new programmes of regular and organised physical activity (PA). However, whether these programmes suffice to comply with the WHO recommendations on physical activity is unk...