A multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal publishing on the relationship between physical activity and the aging process.
Champaign, IL
Joined September 2020
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This week👇 "Implementing best-practice exercise interventions for seniors' fall prevention".
Stellar speaker line-up of Canadian experts:
The role of exercise in preventing falls is significant, but knowing what works and how to engage seniors isn’t always clear. Join @ParachuteCanada’s webinar on Apr 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM with experts from U of Manitoba, McMaster, and UBC for practical guidance, current research, and what to realistically expect from exercise programs. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #TurnSafetyOn
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Check out this open access research from @JAPAjournal! It Has To Be My Way—Reducing Sedentary Time in the Transition to Retirement doi.org/10.1123/japa.2023-04…
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Our editorial calling the attention for the need to differentiate sarcopenia and dynapenia for a better prescription of resistance training is now freely available in the printed June 2025 issue of JAPA @JAPAjournal @clinimex journals.humankinetics.com/v…
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Check out the latest research from @JAPAjournal! Association of Daily Physical Activity With Motivation in Prefrail and Frail Older Adults Living in Retirement Communities doi.org/10.1123/japa.2023-01…
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Have Spring showers been keeping you inside?
Check out our directory of active aging videos you can try at home!
activeagingcanada.ca/for-old…
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity retweeted
New from @JAPAjournal 👇
"The implication of this study is that the older adults can pursue regular physical activity without concern for experiencing greater exercise-induced muscle damage":
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📢 Age does not increase muscle damage after exercise 📢
Advancing Age Is Not Associated With Greater Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis doi.org/10.1123/japa.2024-01…
Thanks to @DrJFTFernandes for leading on this one. Now online in JAPA
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"First Tool to Evaluate Senior Athlete Fitness Published in @JAPAjournal":
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Check out a study from @JAPAjournal! Lumbar Extensor Muscle Strength and Physical Performance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Findings From SarcoSpine Cohort doi.org/10.1123/japa.2023-03…
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Read the latest research from @JAPAjournal! Assessing Physical Therapists’ Outdoor Walking Recommendations and Neighborhood Walkability for Older Adults doi.org/10.1123/japa.2023-04… #exercisescience
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Read the latest research from @JAPAjournal! Are Barriers to Physical Activity Associated With Changing Physical Activity Levels and Sedentary Time in Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease? A Longitudinal Study doi.org/10.1123/japa.2023-01… #exercisescience
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity retweeted
Exercise is for everyone, including those with osteoporosis or past spine/hip fractures. Modifications may be needed to stay active safely, but movement is key to maintaining health!
Check out @OsteoporosisCA exercise resources here: osteoporosis.ca/exercise/
#OsteoporosisMonth #BoneHealth
ALT Exercise is for everyone, including those with osteoporosis or past spine/hip fractures. Modifications may be needed to stay active safely, but movement is key to maintaining health! Check out exercise resources here: https://osteoporosis.ca/exercise/ #OsteoporosisMonth #BoneHealth
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity retweeted
Check out original research from @JAPAjournal! Bioinformatics Analysis Identifies Key Genes in the Effect of Resistance Training on Female Skeletal Muscle Aging doi.org/10.1123/japa.2023-01… #exercisescience #bioinformatics #exerciseresearch
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity retweeted
Connect with communities about falls prevention it’s so important to get the message out there! @UWAHealthAgeing @JAPAjournal @UWA_SAH @Melb_ARC @MegPhysio @NAgeingRI @uwanews @CityofPerth linkedin.com/posts/anne-mari…
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Read a study from @JAPAjournal! Framing Physical Literacy for Adults Through a Rehabilitation Lens: An Expert Consensus Study doi.org/10.1123/japa.2023-00… #sportsrehab #exercisescience
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity retweeted
The reviews are in ... #pickleball is good for the health of older adults.
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@TheKitchenPB @Pickleball @MajorLeaguePB
@PickleballChan @GordonGebert @activeforlife
@USAPickleball @JAPAjournal @Europe_Active @APHA_Aging @Aging_Research
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity retweeted
[#BESTOF2024] 6/05
#ETUDESANTEDUSOIR Même chez des patient.e.s atteint.e.s de #multimorbidité et agé.e.s, l'#exercicephysique, sous réserve d'être adapté, sera bénéfique. #maladieschroniques #grandâge
Par @uniofjyvaskyla
Via @JAPAjournal
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Journal of Aging and Physical Activity retweeted
Want to prevent #fractures as you age? Optimal exercises include muscle strengthening, balance exercises, functional training, and moderate to vigorous physical activity. Good posture matters too!
Check out easy-to-follow videos & resources here: gerascentre.ca/our-guideline…
ALT Want to prevent #fractures as you age? Optimal exercises include muscle strengthening, balance exercises, functional training, and moderate to vigorous physical activity. Good posture matters too! Check out easy-to-follow videos & resources here: https://www.gerascentre.ca/our-guidelines/exercise/
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Read #openaccess research from @JAPAjournal! Interventions Based on Behavior Change Techniques to Encourage Physical Activity or Decrease Sedentary Behavior in Community-Dwelling Adults Aged 50–70: Systematic Review With Intervention Component Analysis doi.org/10.1123/japa.2023-01…
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity retweeted
Read #openaccess research from @JAPAjournal! Dementia-Inclusive Choices for Exercise Toolkit: Impact on the Knowledge, Perspectives, and Practices of Exercise Providers doi.org/10.1123/japa.2022-04… #dementiaresearch #exercisescience #exerciseresearch
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity retweeted
#Newpub in @JAPAjournal by @JulieStutzbach, Danielle Derlein, @JSLapsley & team on A Novel Behavioral Intervention to Enhance #PhysicalActivity for Older #Veterans in a Skilled #NursingFacility. @CUPhysTher @CURehabSci pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3886…
