TY  - JOUR
AU  - Roland, Kaitlyn P.
A2  - Roland, Kaitlyn P.
A2  - Jakobi, Jennifer M.
A2  - Jones, Gareth R.
DB  - BISp
DP  - BISp
KW  - Alterssport
KW  - Effektivität
KW  - Fitness
KW  - Forschung, empirische
KW  - Forschungsstand
KW  - Leistungsfähigkeit, körperliche
KW  - Leistungssteigerung
KW  - Literaturanalyse
KW  - Literaturübersicht
KW  - Seniorenalter
KW  - Yoga
LA  - eng
TI  - Does Yoga engender fitness in older adults? : a critical review
TT  - Verbessert Yoga die Fitness bei älteren Erwachsenen? : ein kritischer Überblick
PY  - 2011
N2  - Interest in yoga is growing, especially among older adults. This review critically summarizes the current literature to investigate whether physical fitness and function benefits are engendered through the practice of yoga in older adults. A comprehensive search yielded 507 studies; 10 studies with 544 participants (69.6 ± 6.3 yr, 71% female) were included. Large variability in yoga styles and measurement outcomes make it challenging to interpret results across studies. Studies reported moderate improvements for gait (ES = 0.54, 0.80), balance (ES = 0.25–1.61), upper/lower body flexibility (ES = 0.25, 0.70), lower body strength (ES = 0.51), and weight loss (ES = 0.73, 0.99). Yoga may engender improvements in some components of fitness in older adults. However, more evidence is needed to determine its effectiveness as an alternative exercise to promote fitness in older adults. Further investigation into yoga as an exercise activity for older adults is warranted. Verf.-Referat
L2  - https://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.19.1.62
DO  - 10.1123/japa.19.1.62
SP  - S. 62-79
SN  - 1063-8652
JO  - Journal of aging and physical activity
IS  - 1
VL  - 19
M3  - Elektronische Ressource (online)
M3  - Gedruckte Ressource
ID  - PU201103001923
ER  -