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Background: Although older adults tend to walk briskly, little has been reported in the literature about the effects of brisk walking on physical health related to health, balance, and satisfaction.
Objective: This systematic review aimed to determine the effect of brisk walking on health-related physical health, balance, and life satisfaction in older adults.
Design: We conducted a comprehensive search of the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Sport Discus networks from January to September 2021. We selected studies from PICOS and conducted a systematic literature search according to the PRISMA guidelines.
Results: Thirteen subjects met all criteria; 11 were considered to be at low risk of bias, while two were considered to be at high risk. In general, brisk walking has been shown to improve cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and body composition. Limited evidence has been produced for flexibility, muscle endurance, development, life satisfaction, and conflicting evidence for balance. Additionally, empirical evidence shows that brisk, moderate walking (60-75%) is more effective than brisk, vigorous walking (80-85%) for aerobic capacity in people with elders. Also, male research needs to be included.
Conclusion: Brisk walking has improved cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and body composition. Therefore, brisk walking remains under-researched, while walking alone will not satisfy their physical fitness, balance, and life satisfaction. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of combining different types of exercise to promote overall health in adults, as the World Health Organization recommended. For the scientific and practical results of physical exercise.
Introduction
Due to the global aging trend, many countries focus on the health of the elderly (1). Physical activity has been shown to improve overall health and quality of life (QoL) in older adults by improving physical and mental health (2-4). Walking is an inexpensive, low-impact physical activity. It improves health and overall quality of life and plays a vital role in preventing and treating many diseases (5).
Age is a significant risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as chronic pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, dementia, dementia, and cancer (6). , the cost of treatment and care. According to the World Health Organization, more than 80% of the elderly have at least one NCD (7). Cardiovascular diseases account for most NCD deaths, or 17.9 million people annually (8). In addition, falls are the second leading cause of unintentional death due to injury. Older adults are at greater risk of death or severe injury.
Additionally, some studies show that mental health scores decline as physical health worsens (9, 10). Mental and physical health are equally important for older adults, affecting overall health (8). Therefore, the main problems of the elderly are heart disease, falls, and mental health. Therefore, supporting healthy aging through exercise, nutrition, and rest is becoming a significant public health issue.
