Articles

Promoting the Aged Fitness and Wellness Through Engagement in Physical Activities

Chinedu Azubuike
National Institute for Sports, Surulere, Lagos
U. Amuzie Daniel
National Institute for Sports, Surulere, Lagos
Olawale Moronkola
National Institute for Sports, Surulere, Lagos; University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Published: May 9, 2026 Issue: Vol. 35 No. 1 (2023)

Abstract

The aged are usually less energetic and sometimes look fragile due to less nutrition and ageing effects on the body system. Nevertheless, they need to keep fit physically, mentally and socially to meet minimal challenges as members of the larger society. The authors believe the aged fitness and wellness can be promoted through participation in physical activities. The paper advanced the essence of fitness and wellness for aged persons and types of exercises they need to engage in.

Keywords: Aged Fitness Physical activities Exercise