Comparison of the Effects of Green Exercise Programs Including Resistance and Aerobic Exercises

Comparison of the Effects of Green Exercise Programs Including Resistance and Aerobic Exercises on Senior Fitness, Aerobic Capacity, Intrinsic Capacity at Nursing Homes

It was aimed to evaluate the effects of aerobic exercise and resistance exercises performed together with aerobic exercise, applied in the concept of green exercise with a multidisciplinary team (specialist doctors physiotherapists, nurses) on senior fitness, aerobic capacity and IC in individuals aged 65 and over.

The study is a multicenter, parallel three-group, randomized controlled study conducted to examine the effects of aerobic and resistance exercises applied within the framework of green exercise concept on physical fitness, aerobic capacity and intrinsic capacity. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the effects of aerobic exercise and resistance exercises performed together with aerobic exercise, applied in the concept of green exercise with a multidisciplinary team (specialist doctors physiotherapists, nurses) on senior fitness, aerobic capacity and IC in individuals aged 65 and over.

Inclusion Criteria:

• After the cardiology examination, it was decided that it was suitable for exercise,
• The Mini Mental Test score was above 24 points
• Had adequate communication skills

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with uncontrollable arrhythmia and/or hypertension,
• neuromuscular disease,
• orthopedic injury that interferes with walking,
• severe sensory deficit, visual and/or hearing problems