The benefits of exercise are well established across the life span. Exercise activity for elders must be suitable to health and functional status. What is the best approach to exercise in the elderly?
A) Staying active throughout the day
B) Participate in 20 minutes of high-intensity exercise three times a week.
C) Participate in 20 to 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week.
D) Low-impact activity schedules 3 times a day for 20 minutes at each session
Ans: C
Older adults who participate in 20 to 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise on most days of the week have better physical function than do older persons who are active throughout the day or who are inactive.
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