Living with frailty can make daily tasks feel harder and impact your independence. New data shows that aerobic exercise can help older adults who are currently frail or at risk of becoming frail. This type of exercise helps improve physical strength and overall quality of life.
Researchers looked at data from over 4,000 adults aged 60 and older. They found that aerobic exercise significantly improved frailty status and reduced symptoms of depression. The study also showed improvements in muscle strength, cognitive function, and the ability to move and use the lower limbs.
While the study confirms that aerobic exercise is beneficial, it did not find one specific type, like walking or dancing, to be better than the others. Because of differences in how studies were conducted, experts cannot yet say exactly what the perfect amount of exercise is, but even low to moderate amounts show positive results.
