Health, Behavioral, and Functional Outcomes of Exercise Interventions for Aging and Longevity

Dear Colleagues,

The global increase in life expectancy has brought growing attention to the promotion of healthy aging and strategies to reduce the burden of chronic, non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Among lifestyle interventions, regular physical activity and structured exercise programs are well-established, non-pharmacological approaches to enhance physical function, emotional well-being, cognitive performance, and overall quality of life in older adults.

Given this background, we welcome original research articles, clinical trials, reviews, and meta-analyses that explore the health, behavioral, and functional impacts of exercise interventions across the lifespan, with a particular focus on aging populations. Submissions may address various exercise modalities (e.g., aerobic, resistance, high-intensity interval training, mind–body practices), strategies to promote long-term adherence, fall and sarcopenia prevention, psychosocial and cognitive outcomes, or innovative community-based and technology-supported programs that facilitate active lifestyles in older individuals across diverse cultural and socioeconomic contexts.

By integrating diverse perspectives from clinical, public health, gerontological, and behavioral sciences, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive and updated view on how exercise can extend the health span, delay functional decline and frailty, reduce healthcare burdens, and promote longevity through accessible, feasible, and evidence-based interventions tailored to the physiological, psychological, and social needs of aging populations.

Prof. Dr. Silvio Rodrigues Marques Neto
Guest Editor

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