Association of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Older Adults’ Health
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editors
Interests: physical training applied to human aging; resistance training and physical education in schools
Interests: exercise training; health; older people; sport physiology; aging; fitness
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Dear Colleagues,
Global population aging constitutes one of the most complex and urgent challenges for contemporary public health. Against this background, regular physical activity stands out as one of the most effective strategies for promoting the health and quality of life of older adults, directly contributing to functional capacity preservation, sarcopenia prevention, cardiovascular risk reduction, improvement in energy metabolism, and the promotion of mental health. Conversely, sedentary behavior has been shown to be a significant risk factor for a variety of adverse outcomes, including cognitive decline and frailty, as well as increased morbidity and mortality among older adults.
Recent scientific evidence has led to the international consensus that exercise-based interventions—particularly those adopting multicomponent approaches, which combine different forms of exercise—are not only effective but also safe and adaptable for older adults, including those who are physically active, sedentary, institutionalized, or hospitalized. These interventions have become an essential component for the development of public policies and health programs aimed at promoting healthy aging. Moreover, studies on the validation and reliability of the scales used to monitor and prescribe physical exercise for older adults have gained importance, providing valuable tools for safe and effective exercise practice within this age group.
In light of this, this Special Issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health invites researchers to submit original articles, systematic reviews, or meta-analyses that explore the relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior, energy metabolism, and health outcomes in older adults. Studies investigating the effectiveness of exercise-based interventions, as well as the validation of instruments for exercise prescription and monitoring health-related variables in older adults, are of particular relevance. The goal is to consolidate robust scientific evidence to support intervention strategies and public policies aimed at promoting active and healthy aging.
Prof. Dr. Mauro Lúcio Mazini Filho
Dr. Luis Leitão
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- physical activity in older adults
- healthy aging
- sedentary behavior
- frailty
- multicomponent exercise
- health promotion
- energy metabolism
- mental health in aging
- resistance training
- aerobic training
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