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Physical activity, body composition and general health status of physically active students of the University of the Third Age

Body Composition Assessment
Author
Zajac-Gawlak I et al.
Used Parameters : FFMI, FMI, PBF, VFA, WHR, BMR

Publication Year : 2016

Country : Poland

Journal : Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

Objective To evaluate general health status of a group of older adults, physically active students of the University of the Third Age (U3A), based on results of biochemical analyses of blood, assessment of their physical activity (PA) level, body composition and cognitive function with respect to age and sex. Methods A total of 104 students (85 women and 19 men, aged 63.7±6.6 y) of the U3A's located in the Upper Silesia region of Poland volunteered to participate in this study. A habitual PA level and body composition were …
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